Auction No. 37 Saturday, 24 October 2026 / 11:00 am start

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1940 (13th May) 3d KGVI tied by Melbourne slogan ...

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Category: Australia  >  Pre-decimal

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1940 (13th May) 3d KGVI tied by Melbourne slogan cancel on Niuafo'ou, Tonga addressed cover. Delivered via the "Tin Can Mail" service with a colourful array of cachets & cancels on both front & back incl "INWARD TIN CAN MAIL......TONGA South Sea". Rarely seen with genuine overseas commercial usage & the first we have seen from Australia. Good cond.

1940 (13th May) 3d KGVI tied by Melbourne slogan ... Image 1++
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