This was Tokelau's first stamp issue, which was released in 1948. A first day cover is an envelope with stamps attached and postmarked on the first day that the stamps were issued, and they are popular with stamp collectors. This one was addressed simply to 'F. Grant, Apia'.
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Private collection, Carl Walrond
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Mrs Ilafehi Nanai (not verified)
07 o Māehe 2012
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