Malaya Straits Settlements
Lot 60 Malaya Straits Settlements
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1883 (3 Dec) and 1884 (7 Jan) envelopes (253x123mm; slightly toned and creased) from the Italian Consul in Singapore (cachet on reverse) to the Italian Foreign Office in Rome, the former bearing (on reverse) 1882 10c slate vertical strip of 3 and pair and 1883-91 2c rose block of 3, the latter bearing 1882 8c orange and 10c slate vertical strip of 4, all tied by undated â SINGAPORE / P.O.â h/s and showing red registration datestamp, the former cover additionally with disinfection slits. An interesting pair of covers, disinfected mail from the Straits Settlements is unusual. Ex Spink Singapore (21 Jun 2003, lot 58). (Estimate 500 GBP)
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Lot 60 Malaya Straits Settlements
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1883 (3 Dec) and 1884 (7 Jan) envelopes (253x123mm; slightly toned and creased) from the Italian Consul in Singapore (cachet on reverse) to the Italian Foreign Office in Rome, the former bearing (on reverse) 1882 10c slate vertical strip of 3 and pair and 1883-91 2c rose block of 3, the latter bearing 1882 8c orange and 10c slate vertical strip of 4, all tied by undated â SINGAPORE / P.O.â h/s and showing red registration datestamp, the former cover additionally with disinfection slits. An interesting pair of covers, disinfected mail from the Straits Settlements is unusual. Ex Spink Singapore (21 Jun 2003, lot 58). (Estimate 500 GBP)
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