Hello All,
I have been going though some covers which have built up on my desk since before Christmas until now. I came across this one with an FPO S.P.501 dated cancel I have not come across before. Any help or information about this type of cancel and the location would be great.
Cheers
Chris .
Chris
Chapter 17 in Proud's "History of British Army Postal Service Vol III - 1927-1963" lists and explains the SP series.
Also there is a reference to SP.501 in the article "The Fall of Singapore, February 1942" by Robin Startup (FPHS Journal 273 - Autumn 2007).
He explains that SP.501 was established in Singapore in September 1939.
I believe SP stands for Singapore. I'm sure I have seen a further explanation somewhere as to why they start at 501 which came from Alistair Kennedy. I feel sure it has to do with the Egypt Pre Paid series of E datestamps, but canniot be certain.
Regards, Mike ;)
Mike,
Thanks for your help. I will look up Robin Startup's article and I will also track down my Proud which I have mislaid again !!!!
Cheers
Chris ;D