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Auction: 22026 - Stamps and Covers of Asia featuring the Peter Cockburn FRPSL Collection of Malaya B.M.A.
Lot: 377

(x) Straits Settlements
Early Letters and Handstamps
Penang
1853 (21 Dec.) entire letter (face panel with some discolouration) to Edinburgh, marked "Overland via Southampton", showing framed "india paid" and, on reverse, mainly fine framed "penang/Post Paid" d.s. in red; also 1843 (20 July) entire letter to London, rated "2/3" and showing, on reverse, framed "penang/Paid" d.s. (crossed by some paper clip stains)

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Estimate
£150 to £180

Starting price
£120