1946 | Fiji

Fiji. 1946. Envelope addressed to England bearing "Victory" SG 268, 2 1/2d green and SG 269, 3d blue tied by Makogai/ Fiji date stamp '17th Aug' in violet with Levuka transit on reverse '28th Aug'.

The volcanic island of Makogia about 40 miles from Viti Levu. In 1911 Fiji transferred its leprosy settlement on Beqa to the small island of Makogai.

Violet ink was only used in 1946.

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