1944 (Dec 5th) censored envelope registered from Deception I...
1944 (Dec 5th) censored envelope registered from Deception Island to Benoni, South Africa during the second season of Operation Tabarin, bearing South Shetlands overprint 1d, 3d, 6d & 9d and showing scarce Type 11A ('NEW ISLAND' erased) registration label (earliest recorded usage), in use for five months only, the cover resealed by Type P.C 90 censor label (Examiner 3954 Type L6/M) and b/stamped Stanley & Montevideo (obscured) transits and June 4th arrival.
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1944 (Dec 5th) censored envelope registered from Deception Island to Benoni, South Africa during the second season of Operation Tabarin, bearing South Shetlands overprint 1d, 3d, 6d & 9d and showing scarce Type 11A ('NEW ISLAND' erased) registration label (earliest recorded usage), in use for five months only, the cover resealed by Type P.C 90 censor label (Examiner 3954 Type L6/M) and b/stamped Stanley & Montevideo (obscured) transits and June 4th arrival.