Madagascar 1942 - Madagascar / Free France (1942) – Major official letter from Governor General Réallon to

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Origin: Madagascar; Title: Madagascar / France Libre (1942) – Grande lettre officielle du Gouverneur Général Réallon vers; Condition: Utilisation postale; Year of most recent stamps: 1942; a rare, well-documented philatelic piece with notable postal markings.

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An exceptional, top‑tier philatelic piece, large format, highly documented by its journey and the actors involved.

Sender on the back: Honorary Governor-General Réallon (Antananarivo, Madagascar).

Recipient on the front: Mr. Gayet, Inspector General of the Colonies (with reroutings to Ségou – French Sudan – and Algiers).

Postal journey: Numerous impressive transit marks on the back (Antananarivo, Algiers, Ségou, etc.) attesting to the voyage of this ministerial mail amid the conflict.

Airmail franking from Madagascar with a missing stamp position at the upper right corner.

A rare and sought-after piece for a premier collection on Free France.

An exceptional, top‑tier philatelic piece, large format, highly documented by its journey and the actors involved.

Sender on the back: Honorary Governor-General Réallon (Antananarivo, Madagascar).

Recipient on the front: Mr. Gayet, Inspector General of the Colonies (with reroutings to Ségou – French Sudan – and Algiers).

Postal journey: Numerous impressive transit marks on the back (Antananarivo, Algiers, Ségou, etc.) attesting to the voyage of this ministerial mail amid the conflict.

Airmail franking from Madagascar with a missing stamp position at the upper right corner.

A rare and sought-after piece for a premier collection on Free France.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Geographic origin
Madagascar
To (Year of most recent stamps)
1942
Condition
Postal used
Title
Madagascar / Free France (1942) – Major official letter from Governor General Réallon to
Theme
Free France, military colonies
Has certificate
No
Has expert signature
No
FranceVerified
77
Objects sold
Private

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