Netherlands East Indies. (LOCAL MILITARY CENSORSHIP). 1940. Registered envelope addressed to Meulabah, West Atjeh Province bearing Netherlands Indies SG 407, 30c indigo tied by Medan date stamp '17th May 40' with matching registration label and 'Militaire Censuur/Medan' in violet on face with 'Censuur Medan Geopend Militaire' label, routed via Koetaradja with framed local military censorship 'Militaire Censuur/ Koetardaja' and Meulaboh arrival '29th May 40' on reverse.
Superb item of local military censor marks, 1st type KOETARADJA unique on a registered cover.
Ex 'Paul Bulterman' collection.