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Auction: 1015 - The "Stolz" Collection of the Postal History of British SE Asia
Lot: 1031

Penang Early Letters and Handstamps 1851 (31 Dec.) printed "Prices Current" to Canton, showing very fine light strike of framed "penang/free" h.s. in red (Type PD22). The only recorded example of this marking. It is surmised that, as part of the circular gives details of shipping movements, it could be registered as a newspaper and, therefore, be carried free. Photo Estimate S$ 25,000-30,000 provenance: Sidney Harris, April 1968 Charles Taylor, May 1981 Christie´s sale, March 1994 Spink sale, June 2000

Sold for
SG$27,000