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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: 1128

Labuan
1883 (May) Manuscript Surcharge
"One Dollar A.S.H." in red manuscript on 16c. blue, unused with small part original gum, fine. S.G. 22, £4500. Photo

Note: This was an improvised form of franking parcels. The initials (A.S.H.) are those of A.S. Hamilton, the Postmaster who made the surcharge at the request of the manager of the local coal company. These stamps were not sold at the P.O. but were handed direct to the manager

Sold for
SG$2,500