Description: **** PITCAIRN ISLANDS **** 1959 MULTI-FRANKED COMMERCIAL COVER TO WEST GERMANY QEII 1957 Series ½d (PAIR), 1d, 2d stamps on SCARCE COMMERCIAL COVER Sc.#20, 21, 22, S.G. 18, 19, 20 TWO VERY LEGIBLE PITCAIRN POST OFFICE POSTMARKS (type 2.5) on 26 OCT 1959 ties the stamps on a 6¼" x 4¼" (160mm X 115mm) envelope to WELLSEE / KIEL, West Germany, a very unusual destination at the time. While the envelope was a little roughly opened at the top (see image), the stamps are in perfect condition. Fine and scarce commercial cover. The reverse is clean and unmarked. The cover was carried from Pitcairn when the M.S. RANGITOTO called at the island the following day (27 October), en route to England via the Panama Canal. FREE 1ST CLASS SHIPPING TO U.S.A. BUYERS My scanner attracts background colors, such as lemons/yellows to white paper. The cover on offer does NOT have any discolorations or vertical black lines. REFERENCES: • "Pitcairn Islands Postal Markings 1883-2008" by Cyril Kitching, published by the Pitcairn Islands Study Group of America • "Pitcairn - Port of Call" by Dr. Herb Ford - 1st Edition - Hawser Titles, 1996 ADD VARIETY TO YOUR PITCAIRN ISLANDS COLLECTION !! Please see our 100% FEEDBACK RECORD, and excellent Buyers' Satisfaction record. Buy with confidence. Make us YOUR FIRST CHOICE in online buying. We post feedback immediate feedback, and ship paid orders within 24 hours. Thank you for your interest and support. SALES TAX & VALUE ADDED TAX (VAT) EBAY NOW COLLECTS SALES TAX IN ALL AMERICAN STATES (EXCEPT Hawaii, Illinois & Wisconsin from 1 January 2020) AND SENDS IT TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE. VAT FOR EU COUNTRIES, AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND MAY OR MAY NOT BE COLLECTED AT THE DESTINATION, DEPENDING ON THE ITEM'S VALUE, SCARCITY, ETC. TAXES ARE NOT CHARGED BY EBAY SELLERS; EBAY WILL ADD THE TAX TO THE SELLER'S INVOICE WHEN IT SENDS THE INVOICE TO THE BUYER !! SHIPPING/HANDLING SHIPPING IS COMBINED FOR MULTIPLE PURCHASES U.S.A. - $ FREE BY FIRST CLASS MAIL ::: $7.50 BY INSURED MAIL with tracking and insurance WORLDWIDE - $3.75 BY AIRMAIL ::: REGISTERED AIRMAIl $21.95 with tracking and insurance ATTENTION BUYERS IN INDIA, CHINA, AFRICA & MIDDLE EAST: 1. Due to lost orders mailed to India & China, we recommend adding REGISTERED MAIL delivery to your payment. 2. WE DO NOT SHIP to any country in Africa or the Middle East, EXCEPT South Africa, Namibia, and Israel. ITEMS ARE ALWAYS WELL-PACKAGED TO PREVENT DAMAGE IN THE MAIL FOR DISCOUNTED SHIPPING, ADD YOUR ITEMS TOGETHER IN YOUR SHOPPING CART, AND REQUEST INVOICE. THANK YOU.
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Country/Region of Manufacture: Pitcairn
Topic: 4 x 1957 QEII STAMPS ON COVER
Year of Issue: 1959
Certification: YES
Quality: EXCELLENT FINE USED
Cancellation Type: PITCAIRN POST OFFICE POSTMARKS
Grade: VF (Very Fine)
Type: COMMERCIAL COVER TO GERMANY
Color: Multi-Color
Regional Status: PITCAIRN ISLANDS
Era: Elizabeth II (1952-Now)
Place of Origin: Pitcairn Island