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Auction: 22012 - The Philatelic Collector's Series - e-Auction
Lot: 2762

(x) Straits Settlements
Early Letters and Handstamps
Singapore
1837 (3 July) lengthy entire letter written on board the Chas Grant and addressed to Edinburgh, started in the Bay of Bengal and continued in Singapore on 21 July, Whampoa (China) on 6 October and back in Singapore on 1 November, rated "1/-" (deleted) and "1/6" and showing, on reverse, light framed "dover/india letter", London (18.3) and arrival (21.3) datestamps; some light soiling. With full transcript of long cross-written letter

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

Estimate
£120 to £150

Starting price
£95