Ref: DR20611
- £550.00
Seychelles. (Naval Base). 1943. 'On Official Service' registered envelope addressed to 'Paymaster Lieutenant, T. Goldup R.N.V.R., Office of the Flag Officer, East Africa, Kilindini.' written from 'R.N. Base, Seychelles' dated '10.9.43', endorsed 'O.A.S.', bearing Great Britain SG 490, 3d pale violet tied by triangular framed 'Naval/ Passed By Censor' in blue anointed '860/ 21' in blue crayon (for registration), signed and dated '15/9.'
Scarce item of registered mail (3d pays the registration fee) from the 'Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve' on the Seychelles (consisting 20 personal). Little Naval mail is known from the Seychelles, the interesting 6 page letter mentions they will have an 'officers mess, 2 -3 R.N.V.R. and 6 civilians.'
