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Auction: 22012 - The Philatelic Collector's Series - e-Auction
Lot: 2752

(x) Straits Settlements
Early Letters and Handstamps
Penang
1835 (3 Apr.) entire letter to London, marked "Via Calcutta", rated "3/1" and showing, on reverse, a good strike of "prince of wales island/post office" circular intaglio h.s. in red/black with manuscript date inserted, Calcutta G.P.O. Ship Letter transit d.s. (22.4) and framed "liverpool/india ship lr"

provenance:
Spink auction, 20000
Dr. Chua Eu Tiong

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

Sold for
£380

Starting price
£160