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1916, 2 1/2 d. on 20 Pf., ultramarine, (3) with black G.R.I and surcharge opt, (1) with variety 1 to the left of 2 not listed, on registered, censored letter from APIA/Samoa to FUNAFUTI/Ellice Islands, redirected to TARAWA/Gilbert Islands - there undeliverable and sent back via SYDNEY, cancelled with two handstamp APIA 22 JL 16, crispy clear violet boxed censorship cancel PASSED BY CENSOR 2 GRI SAMOA, double handstamp ELLICE ISLANDS AU 27 16, reverse with transitional SYDNEY and arrival APIA, m/s Return in pencil, rare returned registered letter in very good condition with rare opt variety, VF-XF! Schätzpreis 5.000€.