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Auction: 22012 - The Philatelic Collector's Series - e-Auction
Lot: 2808

(x) Straits Settlements
1867-72 First Permanent Issue
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1871 (6 Feb.) double rate entire from Singapore to Langnau, marked "via Brindisi", bearing 4c. and 24c. strip of three (two defective), all tied by "D14" duplex, showing red crayon "2/-", framed "p.d." in black, octagonal-framed "poss. angl. v. suez/p.f. amb. mars" d.s. in red and, on reverse, octagonal-framed "poss. angl/paq. fr. n. no 6" d.s. (10.2), Bern and Geneva datestamps; the entire with small piece missing at top and with some other lesser faults.
A scarce franking

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

Estimate
£400 to £500

Starting price
£320