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Auction: 15027 - Stamps and Covers of South East Asia Sale during the International Exhibition
Lot: 2022

Straits Settlements
India used in Straits Settlements
1865 large opened-out part wrapper from Singapore via Suez to Paris, bearing an incredible and extraordinary assembly of 1856-64 4a. black (234), 8a. carmine (152 including an almost complete sheet), 2a. yellow and 8p. purple, making up a colossal 134 rupees, 10 annas and 8 pies franking, all cancelled by "B/172" obliterator and showing various postal markings including "chargé", boxed "pd" and octagonal "pos.an.v.suez paq" d.s. in red (5.7); as to be expected with item of this size some stamps are missing and the usual defects to the stamps and wrapper, part wax seals etc., nevertheless an incredible and unique franking. A most amazing exhibition and museum showpiece. Photo

Sold for
SG$48,000