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Auction: 18051 - The Yen Boon Swee Collection of Straits Settlements Queen Victoria Postal Stationery
Lot: 1176

Straits Settlements Queen Victoria Postal Stationery
1894 3c. Carmine Card (HG 13)
The colour of the 3c. international card in blue had, due to UPU regulations, to be changed to red and a supply was ordered in January 1894. 6100 of the single card and 1030 reply cards were invoiced on 14 February. It is not known when these were first placed on sale
1895 (18 Apr,) 3c, carmine card to Goa, Portuguese India, cancelled by Singapore c.d.s. with unclear transit mark and showing arrival c.d.s. (6.5) at left. Rare destination

Estimate
SG$200 to SG$250