FIJI 1953 (FDC) 2½D CORONATION PAIR, SAMABULA
2½d Coronation pair on type 1a ArtCraft cover with SAMABULA, FIJI circular cancel dated 2 JE 53, the first day of issue. Scarce. Generally fine. SG278; SC145
Note: the cachet exists with either a five-line (type 1a) or six-line (type 1b) inscription. The former intended for use when Elizabeth was a Princess and the latter for when she became Queen. The six-line cachet was additionally reproduced on a smaller, off-white envelope (type 1c)
