ENGLAND STATIONERY STAMPS TO NEW ZEALAND TYPE 4 CUSTOMS SEAL REGISTRY COVER 1952

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England

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Cover (Postal History)

Stamp Format

Single

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England stationery stamps to new zealand type 4 customs seal registry cover 1952 england stationery stamps to new zealand type 4 customs seal registry cover 1952 click images to enlarge description great britain higgins & gage #55a registered letter stationery entire uprated with scott #248 (x2 -pair), 263 & 280 stamps tied by january 24, 1952 stronsay kirkwall cds on registered cover opened for customs inspection, closed with type 4 seal and sent with airmail etiquette label to ashburton, new zealand. This is the earliest known usage reported for the type 4 seal! (type 4, imprint 'g. R.', crown george vi -2, perf: hh8, text: "customs and currency examination" eku 1/24/1952) unlike many countries, where the same seal was used in many roles such as repair, closing mail found open, customs inspection or used in the dlo, great britain created seals with different designs for each task. Seals specifically designated for the closure of mail after customs inspection have been used since 1941. Like the repair seals and tapes, these seals had the initials of the monarch and a crown as major design elements for the first 40 years of their use. The modern seals and tapes are more streamlined. Sent 1952, beautiful as is condition. (seals / tapes by definition were used to repair damaged mail caused by a wide variety of conditions and found in a wide range of condition.) this cover appeared in the exhibit of the late jim kotanchik's gold medal award winning exhibit, "official seals of great britain" the exhibit was probably last shown at westpex in 2009. It is possible that some of the information contained therein is no longer current. Jim kotanchik was a highly regarded expert in worldwide seals. Base shipping is $2.00 domestic and $3.00 international. Purchases at/over $49.95 must be insured. All items/orders selling for over $49.95 will be based upon final sale price. Seller will combine multiple purchases. Wait for an please invoice from seller before making payment. Please take a look at my other listings. There is a clickable link to view a larger picture. The scans accurately reflect the condition yet if you have any questions please feel free to ask. Check out the store listings! Get images thatmake supersized seem small.Showcase your items with auctiva'slisting templates!The complete Hip selling solution.Track page views withauctiva's free counter

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