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Auction: 1015 - The "Stolz" Collection of the Postal History of British SE Asia
Lot: 1024

Penang Early Letters and Handstamps 1837 (23 Aug.) entire letter to Madras, marked "Ship Letter Post paid 4ans", showing two fine strikes (one on reverse) of framed "pinang/post office" d.s. in black (Type P.S.5, earliest recorded date) and, on reverse, Madras Ship Letter arrival d.s. (24.10); a little worn at edges. Rare, seven examples recorded. Photo Estimate S$ 3,000-4,000 provenance: Christie´s Singapore sale, March 1994

Sold for
SG$2,700