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Auction: 1015 - The "Stolz" Collection of the Postal History of British SE Asia
Lot: 1033

Penang India used in Penang 1854 Issue 1854 (19 Dec.) entire ex the "Heard" correspondence to Canton via forwarding agent, S.M. Lord, in Hong Kong, bearing a magnificent 4a. 2nd. printing pair with part rosettes at foot and wavy lines, or part thereof on three sides, both centrally cancelled by diamond of dots, rated "1/-" and showing, on reverse across join, framed "penang/Paid" d.s. and Hong Kong arrival c.d.s. (1.1). A magnificent cover and a major exhibition item. Photo Estimate S$ 120,000-150,000 Note: This cover is the earliest recorded use of the India 1854 4a. in the Straits Settlements.

Sold for
SG$200,000