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Auction: 22026 - Stamps and Covers of Asia featuring the Peter Cockburn FRPSL Collection of Malaya B.M.A.
Lot: 401

(x) Straits Settlements
1867-72 Issue
Covers
1874 (5 May) blue envelope to London, marked "per French Mail", bearing 30c. claret tied by circle of dots, showing Singapore Paid c.d.s. alongside and arrival Paid c.d.s. (13.6) at left, both in red. Photo

Note:: This cover is marked "per French Mail" and if it went via Marseilles then it is 2c. overpaid. If it actually went via Brindisi then the rate is correct.

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

Sold for
£210

Starting price
£160