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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: 381

Straits Settlements
Covers and Cancellations
Forwarding Agents
1841 (22 June) entire letter from a missionary at Sambus in Dutch Borneo addressed to New York, routed via Singapore, rated "39½" and overwritten "Free", showing oval-framed "forwarded by/j. balestier/singapore" f.a.c. in blue on reverse, and unframed "ship" with Boston transit c.d.s. in red on face. A fine forwarded cover from an uncommon origin. (ID). Photo

Sold for
SG$600