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Auction: 22012 - The Philatelic Collector's Series - e-Auction
Lot: 2790

(x) Straits Settlements
India used in Singapore
Mail to United Kingdom
1865 (Nov.) envelope to Montrose, marked "per French mail via Marseilles", bearing 1865 8p. and 2a. pre-cancelled with part Syme & Co. firm's chop and tied by "B/172" obliterator, showing red crayon "1/3", London Paid transit d.s. (7.12) and, on reverse, light "singapore/p.o." double-ring d.s. and arrival c.d.s. An attractive franking underpaid by 8a.

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Sold for
£210

Starting price
£120