GRAHAM LAND - 3d-RATE 'PROVING' COVER TO ARGENTINA WITH PURP...

GRAHAM LAND - 3d-RATE 'PROVING' COVER TO ARGENTINA WITH PURPLE "Graham Land" C.D.S. CANCEL; Fine 12 Feb. 1944 env. (typed address) from Port Lockroy to the British "Naval Attache...Buenos Ayres" with Graham Land 3d tied by a very fine purple "Graham Land" cds and the offset of the ARgentinian delivery postman's "1808" in circle mark. Sent by Captain Marchesi of HMS 'William Scoresby' on Admiralty orders to ensure the mails were recognised.Cross Reference: MILITARY - WWII, FALKLAND ISLANDS DEPENDENCIES, ARGENTINA