antarctica: operation tabarin 1944-45: south georgia - regular issues - Stamp Auctions
 Lot 4137 - falkland islands and antarctica antarctica: operation tabarin 1944-45: south georgia - regular issues - Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal HistoryAntarctica: Operation Tabarin 1944-45: South Georgia: 1944 (Feb. 24) legal sized envelope addressed to J.C. Mossop in Lincolnshire, franked 1d. tied by neat SG5 c.d.s. with Holbeach June 24 arrival below, part address erased and other minor faults but very scarce. John Mossop was a specialist lawyer employed in the Admiralty's military branch for his expertise in international law. He has, together with the Foreign Office’s chief polar adviser, Dr. Brian Roberts, been credited with the selection of the “Tabarin” name (see “The Royal Navy and German Naval Disarmament 1942-47" by Chris Madsen and “Pink Ice: Britain and the South Atlantic Empire” by Klaus J. Dodds, p. 14). On this day the “Fitzroy” called at Grytviken during its return to Port Stanley and a few covers were serviced, well ahead of the official date of issue - April 3. Photo. Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal Historyfalkland islands and antarctica antarctica: operation tabarin 1944-45: south georgia - regular issues |
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 Lot 4142 - falkland islands and antarctica antarctica: operation tabarin 1944-45: south georgia - regular issues - Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal HistoryAntarctica: Operation Tabarin 1944-45: South Georgia: 1944 (Apr. 3) ‘first day’ envelope bearing South Georgia Overprint set of eight cancelled SG5 in violet, locally addressed to T. Hooley, a few faint stains but scarce, having been issued without prior publicity. Trevor Hooley, wireless operator at Grytviken station who had taken passage with his wife and daughter on the “Fitzroy” during the Operation and had earlier assisted James Farrington in setting up the station at Port Lockroy. Photo. Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal Historyfalkland islands and antarctica antarctica: operation tabarin 1944-45: south georgia - regular issues |
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 Lot 4143 - falkland islands and antarctica antarctica: operation tabarin 1944-45: south georgia - regular issues - Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal HistoryAntarctica: Operation Tabarin 1944-45: South Georgia: 1944 (Apr. 3) ‘first day’ foolscap envelope bearing South Georgia Overprint set of eight cancelled four neat strikes of SG5 in violet, locally addressed to F.B. Dixon, vertical fold clear of adhesives but scarce, having been issued without prior publicity. Photo. Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal Historyfalkland islands and antarctica antarctica: operation tabarin 1944-45: south georgia - regular issues |
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 Lot 4138 - falkland islands and antarctica antarctica: operation tabarin 1944-45: south georgia - regular issues - Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal HistoryAntarctica: Operation Tabarin 1944-45: South Georgia: 1944 (Feb. 24) envelope addressed to Karl Lellman at Darwin, Falkland Islands, bearing ‘Whale & Penguin’ 2d. vertical strip of three cancelled by SG3 c.d.s’s (penultimate day of use) on day of arrival of the “Fitzroy” from Graham Land and carried back to Stanley on the vessel, with Mar. 1 arrival backstamp. Photo. Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal Historyfalkland islands and antarctica antarctica: operation tabarin 1944-45: south georgia - regular issues |
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 Lot 4139 - falkland islands and antarctica antarctica: operation tabarin 1944-45: south georgia - regular issues - Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal HistoryFalkland Islands Dependencies: Operation Tabarin 1943-45: 1944 (Apr. 3) ‘first day’ envelope bearing South Georgia Overprint set of eight, self-addressed by Capt. Andrew Taylor c/o Madge Biggs at Port Stanley with signature on flap and Apr. 8 Stanley arrival backstamp, scarce, having been issued without prior publicity. The property of another vendor. Photo. Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal Historyfalkland islands and antarctica antarctica: operation tabarin 1944-45: south georgia - regular issues |
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 Lot 4140 - falkland islands and antarctica antarctica: operation tabarin 1944-45: south georgia - regular issues - Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal HistoryAntarctica: Operation Tabarin 1944-45: South Georgia: 1944 (Apr. 3) ‘first day’ envelope bearing South Georgia Overprint set of eight cancelled SG5 in violet, self-addressed by Capt. Andrew Taylor at Port Stanley, handstamped “FIRST DAY COVER” at lower right and signed “A. Taylor” on reverse. Scarce, having been issued without prior publicity. Photo. Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal Historyfalkland islands and antarctica antarctica: operation tabarin 1944-45: south georgia - regular issues |
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 Lot 4141 - falkland islands and antarctica antarctica: operation tabarin 1944-45: south georgia - regular issues - Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal HistoryAntarctica: Operation Tabarin 1944-45: South Georgia: 1944 (Apr. 3) ‘first day’ envelope bearing South Georgia Overprint set of eight cancelled SG5 in violet, locally addressed to Commander R.B. Marlin, RN, scarce, having been issued without prior publicity. Photo. Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal Historyfalkland islands and antarctica antarctica: operation tabarin 1944-45: south georgia - regular issues |
