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Auction: 22026 - Stamps and Covers of Asia featuring the Peter Cockburn FRPSL Collection of Malaya B.M.A.
Lot: 378

(x) Straits Settlements
Early Letters and Handstamps
Singapore
1822 (21 July) lengthy missionary entire letter from to London, marked "1¼", rated "7/3" and showing, on reverse, unframed "cowes/ship lre"; a little soiled and some wear along filing folds. The earliest recorded letter going overseas from Singapore. Photo

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Sold for
£1,800

Starting price
£400