Australia BCOF 1946-47 3d purple-brown error opt double, SGJ3a

Australia BCOF 1946-47 3d purple-brown error opt double, SGJ3aAustralia British Commonwealth Occupation Force 1946 47 3d purple brown, error OVERPRINT DOUBLE, SGJ3a. A fresh mint example of this rare error with large part original gum, (a little disturbed by hinge removal). These stamps were used by the Australian forces occupying Japan after the Second World War. Initially their post offices supplied unoverprinted Australian stamps, but it was decided to introduce the overprinted issue to prevent currency

Direct line to 18th-century George III

Portuguese forces under British command distinguished themselves in the defence of the lines of Torres Vedras (1809—1810) and in the subsequent invasion of Spain and France

including classics The Grapes of Wrath

SG Catalogue Value: £50

clear signature features prominently on this exceptionally large document

Accompanied with a clear King George VI Expertising certificate (2003)

their origin is unknown

Sinatra was later awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Ronald Reagan in 1985

it is my intention as we may soon be in Battle with the Enemy and the stay of the troops on board cannot be many days

Unused Parcel Post stamps such as these were probably from stocks seized by the Communists

Neatly cancelled by virtually complete "A02" of St John's

Trevor Brooking