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Auction: 22012 - The Philatelic Collector's Series - e-Auction
Lot: 2815

(x) Straits Settlements
1867-72 First Permanent Issue
Mail to United States of America
1871 (14 July) envelope from Singapore to Philadelphia, marked "via Brindisi", bearing 2c., 8c. and 32c., all tied by firm's blue circular chop and "D14" duplex, showing red crayon "1/8", London Paid transit c.d.s. (19.8) and "2/cents" accountancy h.s.; no arrival datestamp. A fine example of the 42c. rate to USA

provenance:
Howard Selzer, November 1986

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

Sold for
£290

Starting price
£200