Malaya Straits Settlements
Lot 49 Malaya Straits Settlements
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1868 (AP 14) cover from Singapore to Philadelphia, endorsed â via Englandâ and franked at 42c by 1867 (1 Sep) 3c on 1a pair and 24c on 8a (faded) in combination with 1867-72 12c, tied by two fine to very fine strikes of â D14â duplex, showing on face red crayon â 1/8â rating, â LONDON / PAIDâ transit cds (18 MY) and â 3 / CENTSâ accountacy h/s; a very rare and highly attractive mixed issue franking. Ex Rowell (1992) and Spink Singapore (24 Jun 2000, lot 215). (Estimate 6000 GBP)
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Lot 49 Malaya Straits Settlements
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1868 (AP 14) cover from Singapore to Philadelphia, endorsed â via Englandâ and franked at 42c by 1867 (1 Sep) 3c on 1a pair and 24c on 8a (faded) in combination with 1867-72 12c, tied by two fine to very fine strikes of â D14â duplex, showing on face red crayon â 1/8â rating, â LONDON / PAIDâ transit cds (18 MY) and â 3 / CENTSâ accountacy h/s; a very rare and highly attractive mixed issue franking. Ex Rowell (1992) and Spink Singapore (24 Jun 2000, lot 215). (Estimate 6000 GBP)