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1941 Plain envelope opened 2 sides to Roseville & forwarded to Mosman bearing New Caledonia issues of 1928, 2 x 5c + 65c + 1.50f (making 2.25f rate) overprinted ILES WALLIS et FUTUNA tied poor Leava /Futuna-Sigave cds & censored on arrival 2 OPENED BY CENSOR printed in 2 opposing lines (CCSG L2 – 5a1) tied by a hint of violet unframed PASSED BY CENSOR / S.120 & on reverse New Hebrides / Vila (24 Jan) + Noumea /New Caledonia (15 Feb) + Homebush NSW slogan transit date stamps ….Some faults but an extraordinary & rare origin for censored wartime mail