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Auction: 18051 - The Yen Boon Swee Collection of Straits Settlements Queen Victoria Postal Stationery
Lot: 1129

Straits Settlements Queen Victoria Postal Stationery
1891 "two/cents" on 3c. Blue Card (HG 9b)
On 15 November 1891, the postcard rate was reduced from 3c. to 2c. Large stocks of the 3c. card were on hand and these were surcharged locally "two/cents"
Used in Hong Kong
1897 (3 Ma.) 2c. on 3c. blue card to Germany, with Hong Kong 2c. (2) added, tied by Hong Kong B c.d.s., with Wilhelmshaven (31.3) arrival c.d.s. at lower left. Scarce. Photo

Sold for
SG$850