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Auction: 18051 - The Yen Boon Swee Collection of Straits Settlements Queen Victoria Postal Stationery
Lot: 1130

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 Sarawak
1892 (19 Sept.) 2c. on 3c. blue card to London, showing clear Sarawak despatch c.d.s. in violet, the stamp impression cancelled in transit at Singapore (21.9) and showing arrival red "r" in circle. Rare and in superb condition. Photo

Sold for
SG$7,200