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1942 (Sep 22) By Air Mail for Correspondence From H.M. Forces Only pink printed 8a stationary envelope with faults to India written by Indian Native soldier & cancelled Indian FPO 48 cds located Nicosia & with violet intaglio 14 within circle (Daynes M 100) + Partial red on white Examined /By /Base Censor label & on reverse violet Crown over circle Passed By Censor /No/1040 + triangular Passed By /Censor /11 Indian (Daynes IND 110) hand stamps & Lansdowne (3 Oct) date stamp…..Despite damaged Base Censor label, Ink stain on reverse & overall grubby appearance Proud records Indian FPO 48 used at Nicosia for 31 days between 18 Aug 42 – 18 Sep 42 & by the 25 Sep the FPO had moved to Kokini Trinithina….This extends Proud”s use at Nicosia by 5 days to 36 days ….Rare with price reflecting overall condition