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Auction: 15041 - The "Sentosa" Collection of Straits Settlements, Malayan States, Labuan, North Borneo and Sarawak sale during the International Exhibition
Lot: 19

Straits Settlements
India used in Straits Settlements
Singapore
1856 (19 Nov.) entire to Manila, bearing 1854 2a. with good margins, clearly tied by "B/172" obliterator and showing handstruck "1" (reales) with, on reverse, despatch and arrival (1.12) datestamps; and 1862 (30 Dec.) entire letter to Manila, bearing 1856-66 2a. yellow-buff pair tied by light "B/172" obliterator, showing red crayon "4", handstruck "1" (reales) with, on reverse, despatch, Hong Kong (7.1.63) and arrival (13.1) datestamps. A scarce pair of covers. Photo

Sold for
SG$6,500