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In 1922: Irish Free State proclaimed; Mussolini forms fascist government in Italy; Ataturk
founds modern Turkey; Howard Carter discovers Tutankhamen's tomb; Insulin isolated.
At the RPSL: Society moves again to Medical Society London at 11 Chandos Street where it
holds exhibition of rare stamps. Serious fundraising underway to buy own permanent home.
RPSL President was E. D. Bacon M.V.O. Patron H.M. King George V. Membership 396.
GOLD COAST 1922
REGISTRATION ENVELOPE ESSAY
From the collection of Dr Philip Levine FRPSL.
Member since 1980. Lives in Australia.
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A new design for Gold Coast registration envelope indicia was needed, and this essay was submitted
by De La Rue in 1922. It was accepted and used for the 1923 issue registration envelopes. In a first for
specific Gold Coast registration envelope indicia, it did not have 'Postage' included in the design. The
registration fee increased to 3d on 27th June 1923. The essay is painted on tracing-paper, in Chinese
white on dark brown. It is the only recorded example.
