New Guinea. (North West Pacific Islands). 1917. Envelope addressed to Sydney, New South Wales bearing 'North West Pacific Islands' SG 65, 1/2d green (pair) tied by Rabaul date stamp '17th May' with oval 'Crown/ Passed Censor/ Rabaul/ 17 May 1917'' in violet on face and Sydney receiver on reverse '1st June'. Very fine item of commercial mail.