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Auction: 18039 - Fine Stamps and Covers of South East Asia, Including The Dr. Cheah Jin Seng Collections of Straits Settlements and Kedah, and The Iain Dyce collection of Straits Settlements
Lot: 13

Straits Settlements
Early Letters and Handstamps
Penang
1834 (6 Feb.) entire letter to London, rated "1/4", showing good to fine circular intaglio "prince of wales island/post office" in red with manuscript date inserted and, on reverse, Madras Ship Letter and Out Station Madras Ship Letter (crossed by tear which also affects top right corner of face panel) datestamps, framed "india letter/falmouth" across join and overstruck by red arrival c.d.s. (21.6). Photo

Estimate
SG$800 to SG$1,000