French Colonies. (Oceania). 1903. Registered envelope addressed to France bearing Oceania Yvert 5, 10c black- lilac (4) tied by Maugareva/ Taiti date stamp '29 Aout 03' with framed hand-struck 'R', routed via Papeete 'Sept 28' with Mellecey arrival on reverse 'Nov 3rd'.
Very rare item of registered mail from Maugareva Atoll in the Gambier Islands.
Ex Tony Eastgate.