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Auction: 4010 - Stamps & Covers of South East Asia inc the Dr Cheah Way Mun Collection of Perak
Lot: 4

STRAITS SETTLEMENTS Early Letters and Handstamps Penang 1835 (24 Sept.) entire letter to Bath, marked "Via Calcutta pr Corsair", rated "1/1" and showing, on reverse, superb circular intaglio "prince of wales island/post office" h.s. in red with manuscript date inserted and, on face panel, fine framed "india letter/portsmouth". Photo Estimate S$ 3,000-3,500 provenance: E.E. Yates, December 1939 L.T. Rose-Hutchinson, October 1949

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SG$2,000