antarctica: operation tabarin 1944-45: south shetlands - regular issues - Stamp Auctions

Lot 4097 - falkland islands and antarctica antarctica: operation tabarin 1944-45: south shetlands - regular issues -  Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal History

Lot 4097 - falkland islands and antarctica antarctica: operation tabarin 1944-45: south shetlands - regular issues - Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal History

Antarctica: Operation Tabarin 1944-45: South Shetlands: 1944 (Feb. 6) legal sized envelope from the first mailing addressed to J.C. Mossop in Lincolnshire. with 1d. cancelled B3, scarce commercial item of mail. 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). Photo.
[Proposed price: £200-250]

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falkland islands and antarctica antarctica: operation tabarin 1944-45: south shetlands - regular issues
Lot 4100 - falkland islands and antarctica antarctica: operation tabarin 1944-45: south shetlands - regular issues -  Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal History

Lot 4100 - falkland islands and antarctica antarctica: operation tabarin 1944-45: south shetlands - regular issues - Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal History

Antarctica: Operation Tabarin 1944-45: South Shetlands: Stampless envelope from the scarcer third mailing (last of the season) addressed to Karl Lellman at Darwin, East Falkland with Naval tombstone censor at upper right initialled and dated “20/4/44” by Base Leader William Flett , enclosing fascinating three page personal letter from Sub Lieut. Gordon Howkins, meteorologist, headed “Naval Party 475/c/o GPO/London/April 17th 1944” referring to postal matters and his forthcoming marriage to Olga King. Also a certified copy of the certificate of marriage between Howkins and King at Christ Church Cathedral on Apr. 3 1945. Photo,
[Proposed price: £400-500]

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falkland islands and antarctica antarctica: operation tabarin 1944-45: south shetlands - regular issues
Lot 4094 - falkland islands and antarctica antarctica: operation tabarin 1944-45: south shetlands - regular issues -  Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal History

Lot 4094 - falkland islands and antarctica antarctica: operation tabarin 1944-45: south shetlands - regular issues - Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal History

Antarctica: Operation Tabarin 1944-45: South Shetlands: 1944 (Feb. 5) small ‘first day’ envelope bearing Overprint set of eight addressed to Austin Cathie in the Port Stanley Legal Office, also 1946 (Jan. 17) Karl Lellman card with photographically reproduced hand-drawn map of the Dependencies, bearing Overprint 1d. with Port Stanley Feb. 21 arrival on reverse. Photo.
[Proposed price: £180-200]

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falkland islands and antarctica antarctica: operation tabarin 1944-45: south shetlands - regular issues
Lot 4101 - falkland islands and antarctica antarctica: operation tabarin 1944-45: south shetlands - regular issues -  Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal History

Lot 4101 - falkland islands and antarctica antarctica: operation tabarin 1944-45: south shetlands - regular issues - Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal History

Antarctica: Operation Tabarin 1944-45: South Shetlands: 1944 (May 7) censored Government envelope addressed by radio officer Norman Layther to his mother in Auckland, franked 1/2d. pair, with Naval tombstone censor marking signed by Base Leader William Flett as acting Magistrate, partially covered by P.C. 90 Examiner 7497 multiple label, Port Stanley Dec. 15 transit on reverse. Also a photograph of Whalers Bay in 1944. Photo.
[Proposed price: £300-350]

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falkland islands and antarctica antarctica: operation tabarin 1944-45: south shetlands - regular issues
Lot 4095 - falkland islands and antarctica antarctica: operation tabarin 1944-45: south shetlands - regular issues -  Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal History

Lot 4095 - falkland islands and antarctica antarctica: operation tabarin 1944-45: south shetlands - regular issues - Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal History

Antarctica: Operation Tabarin 1944-45: South Shetlands: 1944 (Feb. 5), envelope with straight line “FIRST DAY COVER” handstamp bearing 1/2d. (2) individually cancelled fine by fine B3 c.d.s. in blue, self-addressed by Capt. Andrew Taylor at Deception Island. Photo.
[Proposed price: £80-100]

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falkland islands and antarctica antarctica: operation tabarin 1944-45: south shetlands - regular issues
Lot 4102 - falkland islands and antarctica antarctica: operation tabarin 1944-45: south shetlands - regular issues -  Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal History

Lot 4102 - falkland islands and antarctica antarctica: operation tabarin 1944-45: south shetlands - regular issues - Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal History

Antarctica: Operation Tabarin 1944-45: South Shetlands: 1944 (Sept. 26) censored Government envelope addressed by radio officer Norman Layther to his mother in Auckland, franked 1/2d. (2), with Naval tombstone censor marking and signature of Base Leader William Flett as acting Magistrate, partially covered by P.C. 90 Examiner 9883 multiple label, Port Stanley Dec. 15 transit on reverse. The property of another vendor. Photo.
[Proposed price: £300-350]

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falkland islands and antarctica antarctica: operation tabarin 1944-45: south shetlands - regular issues
Lot 4096 - falkland islands and antarctica antarctica: operation tabarin 1944-45: south shetlands - regular issues -  Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal History

Lot 4096 - falkland islands and antarctica antarctica: operation tabarin 1944-45: south shetlands - regular issues - Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal History

Antarctica: Operation Tabarin 1944-45: South Shetlands: 1944 (Feb. 6) censored commercial cover from the first mailing sent by Capt. D.W. Roberts, Colonial Manager, to L.W. Young, Manager of the Falkland Islands Company in Surrey, franked 1d. neatly cancelled C1 and resealed at foot by “Opened by Censor.” (84mm) label, Stanley Mar. 6 transit on reverse, also a photograph of the “Fitzroy” at Deception Island. Photo.
[Proposed price: £300-350]

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falkland islands and antarctica antarctica: operation tabarin 1944-45: south shetlands - regular issues
Lot 4103 - falkland islands and antarctica antarctica: operation tabarin 1944-45: south shetlands - regular issues -  Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal History

Lot 4103 - falkland islands and antarctica antarctica: operation tabarin 1944-45: south shetlands - regular issues - Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal History

Antarctica: Operation Tabarin 1944-45: South Shetlands: 1944 (Dec. 6) censored envelope registered to Sydney, Australia, bearing set of eight with type 11 registration (“Fox Bay” deleted) label covering airmail etiquette and partially covered by clear “EXAMINED BY/61023” label, with Port Stanley Dec. 15 transit and June 4 arrival backstamps. Photo.
[Proposed price: £140-160]

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falkland islands and antarctica antarctica: operation tabarin 1944-45: south shetlands - regular issues
Lot 4098 - falkland islands and antarctica antarctica: operation tabarin 1944-45: south shetlands - regular issues -  Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal History

Lot 4098 - falkland islands and antarctica antarctica: operation tabarin 1944-45: south shetlands - regular issues - Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal History

Antarctica: Operation Tabarin 1944-45: South Shetlands: 1944 (Apr. 16) envelope bearing Overprint set of eight cancelled B3 in blue, addressed to South African meteorological officer Lieut. J.S.J. Kingon in Port Stanley, Apr. 25 arrival on reverse, slight creasing, carried on the “William Scorseby” after her unexpected call with final supplies and mail, the scarcer third mail of the first season. Photo.
[Proposed price: £150-180]

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falkland islands and antarctica antarctica: operation tabarin 1944-45: south shetlands - regular issues
Lot 4092 - falkland islands and antarctica antarctica: operation tabarin 1944-45: south shetlands - regular issues -  Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal History

Lot 4092 - falkland islands and antarctica antarctica: operation tabarin 1944-45: south shetlands - regular issues - Grosvenor Auctions Auction of British Empire and Foreign Countries Postage Stamps and Postal History

Antarctica: Operation Tabarin 1944-45: South Shetlands: 1944 (Feb. 5) Overprint set of eight used on reverse of large O.H.M.S. envelope addressed to Charlie Smith (the cook) for the “British Bransfield Expedition” (the name vetoed by HM Government and only seen used on the first day), by Base Leader William Flett and showing straight line “FIRST DAY COVER” handstamp, light vertical fold but the only cover known to this addressee. Ex Belfield. Photo.
[Proposed price: £200-250]

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falkland islands and antarctica antarctica: operation tabarin 1944-45: south shetlands - regular issues