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Auction: 1001 - Stamps & Covers of the World
Lot: 306

Straits Settlements 1867 (1 Sept.) Surcharged on Stamps of India 1867 (Oct.) envelope from Singapore to Vermont, USA, marked "From U.S. Str Wachusett", bearing 8c. on 2a. yellow pairs (2) and a single, all cancelled "B/172", showing red crayon "17", red London Paid transit c.d.s. (3.12), "16/cents" accountancy h.s., New York transit d.s. and, on reverse, legible "singapore/p.o" double-ring d.s. in red; the envelope a little roughly opened at right resulting in part of one stamp being torn off. This cover would appear to be 2c. overpaid. Photo Estimate S$ 100-1,200

Sold for
£500