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Auction: 26014 - Stamps and Covers of Asia
Lot: 5515

(x) Malaya
Japanese Occupation
The Ong Kuee Hong Collection of Kedah and Perlis Covers and Cancellations
Kedah
Bedong
1942 (21 Dec.) pre-war envelope from Bukit Mertajam to Merbok bearing Straits 2c., then re-used to Kulim and showing, on reverse, "post office/bedong" h.s. (Type JD1) with manuscript date "19-4-02" in red ink above, Alor Star transit (19.4) and arrival (20.4) alongside plus large circular Japanese censor cachet; the envelope a touch soiled. Photo

provenance:
Milo Rowell, Spink Singapore, June 1998, Lot 839

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

Estimate
£800 to £1,000

Starting price
£650