Philatelic Literature Specialists

Rossiter, Stuart and Proud, Edward B. (editor)

History of the East African Army Postal Service

Publisher: Proud Bailey, nd [circa 1983]

Hardback, illustrated, 111 pages, spine slightly sunned, some shelf-wear to the covers, in Good condition.

An excellent Postal History handbook. The first section deals with the Nyasaland – Rhodesia Field Force during the First World War and includes an illustrated listing of the F.P.O.s. The rest of the book focuses on the Second World War, and includes chapters on Kenya, Uganda & Tanganyika, Ethiopia & Italian Somaliland, Madagascar & the Islands Area, British Somaliland, Northern & Southern Africa, and South East Asia. Plus a chapter on military censorship and a full list of all the offices illustrated with the postmarks. An essential reference book for collectors of these areas.

£15.00

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