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Auction: 21014 - Stamps and Covers of South East Asia - conducted behind closed doors
Lot: 99

Straits Settlements
Early Letters and Handstamps
Penang
1830 (19 July) entire to Edinburgh, marked "Per Busrah Merchant", rated "2/8", showing fine circular intaglio "prince of wales island/post office" handstamp in red with manuscript date inserted, framed "india letter/portsmouth" in red overstruck by boxed "½" and, on reverse, London (24.11) and arrival (14.2) datestamps; the entire with heavy central vertical filing crease well away from markings. Photo

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Sold for
£650

Starting price
£300