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Auction: 22014 - Stamps and Covers of Asia
Lot: 686

(x) Thailand
Royal Mail
King Mongkut (Rama IV)
1850 (26 Mar.) entire letter (No. 115) from Prince Mongkut, on his embossed stationery, in Bangkok addressed to "Doctor D.B. Bradley, the American Missionary, arrived & staying, Singapore" and showing large part red wax seal on reverse. This is the only example known so far in private hands of a letter written by the King as a Prince. Photo

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Sold for
£2,300

Starting price
£210