Pacific Clipper Postal History During World War II



SARAWAK



Posted : Oct 30, 1940 at Miri

Probable Route : Sarawak to Singapore by KNILM or by ship; from Singapore to Hong Kong by surface or from Singapore to Sydney by BOAC, and then TEAL to Auckland; either FAM 14 from Hong Kong or FAM 19 from Auckland to San Francisco; US domestic airlines to New York.

Notes : Uncommon genuine usage Pacific Clipper airmail from Sarawak. Censored in Singapore. Scarce use of $1.00 high value stamp.

Rate : $1.90

Sarawak to USA

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Posted : May 15, 1941 at Miri

Route : Sarawak to Singapore or Manila by KNILM or by ship. FAM 14 to San Francisco; US domestic airlines to Portland, OR.

Notes : Boxed censor handstamp of Sarawak. With the absence of either Singapore or Hong Kong markings, it is quite probable this cover went by KNILM to Manila. Scarce use of $2.00 high value stamp on genuine usage airmail cover.

Rate : $2.80

Sarawak to USA

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