front of the 1941 HK cover stamped "Detained in HongKong by Japanese"

Cover stamped “Detained in Hong Kong by Japanese December 1941 to September 1945”

Cover 3 Dec 1941 Detained in Hong Kong by Japanese Censored C.A.O. and delivered after the war’s end in September 1945 to Mrs M.E. Smith in Winnipeg.

Shortly after sending the letter in December 1941, the sender died defending Hong Kong from the Japanese.

Back of cover stamped "Passed by Censor 137" and cancel 3 Dec 41, Victoria, Hong Kong
“Passed by Censor 137” and cancel 3 Dec 41, Victoria, Hong Kong

Lot 173 in our 1200th Auction 9th March 2019

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