British Solomon Islands. (United States Military Post Office in British Solomon Islands World War 2). 1943. Printed 'Navy Department/ Official Business' envelope written from 'Navy 223, Dept. c/o Fleet P.O. San Francisco' addressed to Phoenix, Arizona bearing United States SG 902, 3c violet (pair) tied by 'Navy/ Fight For Victory' duplex dated 'Ap 20 1943' with circular 'Passed By Navy Censor' hand-stamp on face and signed, on reverse Phoenix arrival 'May3rd' and hand-stamped 'May 12 1943' on face in violet.
Ex Stan Jersey and Tony Eastgate collections.