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Auction: 22012 - The Philatelic Collector's Series - e-Auction
Lot: 2754

(x) Straits Settlements
Early Letters and Handstamps
Penang
1839 (19 Feb.) entire letter to London, marked "Via Singapore" and "1½oz", rated "4/6" and showing, on reverse, good to fine boxed "penang/ship letter/Bearing" d.s. in red, fine boxed "singapore/ship letter/Bearing" d.s. in black and arrival c.d.s. (10.7) with framed "new romney/india letter" on face. Rare, one of four recorded showing both Ship Letter datestamps

provenance:
David Springbett

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

Sold for
£400

Starting price
£400