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Italian Libya 1941 Cover from Tripoli to Catanzaro with Censor Markings
uncommon1900-1945

Italian Libya 1941 Cover from Tripoli to Catanzaro with Censor Markings

Italian Libya · 1941 · Mixed Franking

This is a postal cover sent from Tripoli, Italian Libya, to Catanzaro, Italy, in 1941. It features a mixed franking of stamps, including an express stamp, and bears military censor cancels, typical for mail during World War II. The cover documents the postal operations and military control in the Italian colony during the conflict.

In 1941, Libya was an Italian colony and a major theater of the North African Campaign of World War II. All mail was subject to military censorship to prevent the leakage of sensitive information.

Catalog Numbers

sassoneE17

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$100
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$75
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$50
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$30
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$15

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.