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Postal History of South Georgia, 1913 ~ 29
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For the four year period, 1 January 1922 to 31 December 1925, a higher rate of 3d applied for the first ounce
1922 Cover datestamp SG2, OC 3 22, on back (TØNSBE)RG 11.XI.22 arrival datestamp, with letter dated 25/9 22;
from the Mate, Stromness whale catcher Pagodroma, overwintered on board between 1921~22 / 1922~23 seasons
1924 Cover, datestamped SG2, DE 10 24, from sender “Johan Johansen” (endorsed on flap) to Elise Johansen,
Tønsberg; taken later that day by SS Perth bound for Rio de Janeiro with 8,000 bags of guano and mailOn reverse,
TØNSBERG, 30.I.25 arrival datestamp
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