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Auction: 4010 - Stamps & Covers of South East Asia inc the Dr Cheah Way Mun Collection of Perak
Lot: 10

STRAITS SETTLEMENTS India used in Straits Settlements Penang 1855 (June) entire letter to London datelined "Penang Hills, 14 June", marked "via Southampton", bearing 1854 4a. first printing horizontal pair with chamfered corners cancelled by diamond of dots and tied by light arrival c.d.s., showing "penang/p.o" double-ring d.s. below dated 11 June (earliest recorded date of use), red crayon "1/-" and, on reverse, framed "penang/Post Paid" d.s. with manuscript date "June 11" inserted; slightly soiled and some wear along folds. Complete transcript of letter enclosed. A rare and important cover of exhibition quality. Photo Estimate S$ 25,000-30,000

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SG$23,000