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Auction: 18051 - The Yen Boon Swee Collection of Straits Settlements Queen Victoria Postal Stationery
Lot: 1200

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
1901 (30 Apr.) 3c. carmine card to St. Petersburg, Russia, redirected to Belgium, cancelled by Singapore c.d.s., showing various St. Petersburg (1.6 and 2.6) and Brussels (8.6) datestamps; "faire suivre" h.s. for re-direction, applied at St. Petersburg plus Brussels Postmen's delivery handstamps "80" and "86". Well travelled and interesting. Photo

Estimate
SG$400 to SG$500