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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: 39

Straits Settlements
1867 (1 Sept.) Surcharged on Stamps of East India
Mint
12c. on 4a. green block of four, variety surcharge double, unused with large part original gum, the odd very minor tone spot on reverse otherwise fine. An extremely rare and pleasing piece - only three blocks are recorded, one of which is in the collection of Her Majesty The Queen. S.G. 71. Photo

provenance:
Charles Taylor, May 1981

Sold for
SG$30,000