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Auction: 20034 - The Doyen Collection
Lot: 1148

(x) Malaya
Straits Settlements
A Major Rarity of the Straits Settlements
1912-23 MCA $500 purple and orange-brown, a mint example with fresh and vibrant colours, well-centred and with large part original off-white gum; one slightly toned perf. at right, otherwise very fine and hugely rare. A world class rarity of exhibition quality. Signed Alberto Diena. R.P.S. Certificate (1975). S.G. 215, £100,000

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Sold for
£35,000

Starting price
£17000