Auction 333-341 Europe & Overseas - Day 6

Philippines in WWII, 1941: Great Britain 6 d. purple and 1 s. bistre-brown, four examples (Gi 470+475) all used on cover endorsed "By Air Mail via USA via North Atlantic, Trans Pacific Clipper", tied by "Launceston / Cornwall" cds's (Nov 17). "Opened By Examiner 1646" Censor Label at left and struck with "RETURNED TO SENDER / SERVICE SUSPENDED" in violet, "REBUTS" in violet and "POSTAGE REFUNDED" handstamp in black all on obverse. Reverse flap tear but rare - Pearl Harbour was attacked 8 December 1941, the Philippines fell to Japan on 9 April 1942. A scarce and appealing cover.