Auction: 1001 - Stamps & Covers of the World
Lot: 301
Straits Settlements India used in Singapore 1857 (Dec.) envelope from Singapore "Overland via Southampton" to London, bearing 1855 4a. black on blue glazed paper tied by "B/172" obliterator and red London Paid arrival c.d.s. (2.2.) and showing, on reverse, light "singapore/p.o" double-ring d.s. A neat and attractive example of the 4a. per 1/2oz. rate to U.K. via Southampton effective 1 May 1856 Estimate S$ 500-700
Sold for
£200