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KIRIBATI SCOTT #644 & 721 STAMPS TO SCOTLAND TYPE 45 TAPE COVER 1998
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postcardplace (554)
Condition: Please see description & scans for condition. Grade: Ungraded Kiribati scott #644 & 721 stamps to scotland type 45 tape cover 1998 kiribati scott #644 & 721 stamps to scotland type 45 tape cover 1998 click images to enlarge description kirib ... Read More
Item Specifics
- Country
- Kiribati
- Catalog Number
- 644
- Stamp Type
- General Issue
- Condition
- Cover (Postal History)
- Stamp Format
- Single
Item Description
Condition: Please see description & scans for condition.Grade: Ungraded
Kiribati scott #644 & 721 stamps to scotland type 45 tape cover 1998 kiribati scott #644 & 721 stamps to scotland type 45 tape cover 1998 click images to enlarge description kiribati scott #644 & 721 stamps tied by november 3, 1998 cds sent via airmail to a famous name (ian fleming, writer of the james bond thrillers, but probably not the ian fleming - although he did have scottish roots) that was undeliverable.The royal mail label has 'addressee has gone away' box checked. There is no indication of how this cover was handled when delivery failed other than the type 45 tape at the bottom. However, it was in transit for a long period of time as indicated by the july 17, 2000 recieved handstamp on front and reverse sides. As early as 1918 the royal mail had a class of seals that combined the repair function and provided information to the postal customer regarding the damaged or delayed item. These seals were infrequently used for their repair function as other seals and later tapes were more convenient and even the smallest post offices had a variety of handstamps to explain why a particular mail item was damaged or delayed. Twenty different types have been reported with a number of minor types also identified. These labels are still un use yet infrequently seen. Sent 1998, 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 It is possible that some of the information contained therein is no longer current.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! Pictures sell!Auctiva offers free image hosting and editing.300+ listing templates!Auctiva gets you noticed!The complete Hip selling solution.Track page views withauctiva's free counter
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- postcardplace (554)
- Registered Since
- 09/28/2010
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- Postcards & Postal History
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- Item Location
- Florida, United States
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- Worldwide
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