Ref: DR16071
- £195.00
Camerouns. (Free French). 1942. Air Mail envelope headed 'Banque de L Afrique Occidentale/ siege de Douala' addressed to London (with forwarding label) bearing Great Britain SG 489, 2 1/2d pale blue tied by London roller '8th Aug 42' with circular 'France Libre/ Service Financier' in blue on face and endorsed 'Vu pour Control/ Douala le 24 Juillet 1942/ Le Directaur du Cabinet Civil'. Scarce item from the Camerouns to de Gaulle's headquarters at Carlton Gardens, London. Sent the double Atlantic route. Ex Maddocks.
