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Auction: 18051 - The Yen Boon Swee Collection of Straits Settlements Queen Victoria Postal Stationery
Lot: 1264

Straits Settlements Queen Victoria Postal Stationery
The Netherlands East Indies Postal Agencies at Penang and Singapore
In 1878 Netherlands Indies postal agencies opened in the Straits Settlements at Penang and Singapore. During their 43 years existence both offices played an important role in the despatch of mails from, to and within the Netherlands East Indies
1892 (16 Mar.) Netherlands Indies 20c ultramarine envelope (HG 2) to Holland, cancelled by "90" in diamond of dots (for Penang, type 2), showing "n-i postagent penang" c.d.s. (Type 3c; 16.3) and unframed "ned:indie/over/brindisi" router with Gravenhage arrival d.s. on reverse, fine. Photo

Estimate
SG$700 to SG$900