British forces in Egypt postal service 1932-1940

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Category: Books
Related period: Second World War (content), Interwar (content), Second World War (content)
Creator: HOBBS, JOHN E.O. (Author)
J.E.O. Hobbs (Publisher)
Production date: 1984
Place made: Worthing, West Sussex, England, UK
Dimensions: whole: Dimensions: 30cm., Pagination: 90p.
Catalogue number: LBY K. 87 / 47

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