Old canceled letter New Caledonia 1979, bird shell stamps

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Old franked letter from New Caledonia dated 1979, addressed to Paris. The envelope features two cancelled stamps: one depicting a bird (Sula leucogaster) and another illustrating seashells. The letter's visual shows a color photograph of a tropical scene with a young indigenous person carrying coconuts, against a backdrop of palm trees. Edges adorned with red, blue, and white airplane motif. Slight signs of wear and visible handwriting.

Condition: Used item, sold as is. The envelope shows signs of use and a handwritten pencil inscription.

Did you know?: Franked letters from New Caledonia are sought after by collectors for the diversity of their stamps and the richness of their exotic iconography, reflecting the region's postal history.

Ideal for stamp collectors, philately enthusiasts, or lovers of antique postal items. Perfect for enriching a collection or gifting to a travel and postal history enthusiast.

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