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Auction: 26014 - Stamps and Covers of Asia
Lot: 5507

(x) Malaya
Japanese Occupation
The Ong Kuee Hong Collection of Kedah and Perlis Covers and Cancellations
Kedah
Alor Star
1942 (2 Aug) "yubin hagaki" 4 duit on 8 duit stationery card (MSG rated C) with variety smaller "4" and thicker "duit", addressed to Kuala Lumpur, cancelled with "alor star/kedah/2602/yubin kyoku" h.s. (Type JD2) with "2 aug 2602" datestamp alongside and showing black censor chop at left; the card a little soiled and with some minor peripheral faults. Stated to be the only known example of this card. Photo

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Estimate
£1,500 to £2,000

Starting price
£1200