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Auction: 22012 - The Philatelic Collector's Series - e-Auction
Lot: 2751

(x) Straits Settlements
Early Letters and Handstamps
Penang
1833 (14 Aug.) entire letter to London and re-addressed to Edinburgh, showing on reverse a readable example of circular intaglio "prince of wales island/post office" in red with manuscript date inserted, partly overstruck by framed "india letter/kingsbridge" in red, London (12.2) and arrival (14.2) datestamps

provenance:
Charles Taylor, May 1981

Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.

Sold for
£170

Starting price
£150