Lot 4157
20 on 15 øre, 2 copies with pair numeral 5 øre, tied by "SVINØ" with star removed to registered cover with adjacent "KLAKSVIG 14.12.40" and large register label to the British consul at Thorshavn with arrival mark, minor gum staining, otherwise fine
In late 1940 BBC had agreed to broadcast Christmas greetings to relatives in Denmark. The fee for this service was 5 kronor and a note of this amount should be sent to the British consulate at Thorshavn.
