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Auction: 6031 - British Empire Stamps & Covers
Lot: 1741

Labuan 1883 (May) Manuscript Surcharge "One Dollar A.S.H." in red manuscript on 16c. blue, [4], unused with part original gum, fine. R.P.S. Certificate (1995). S.G. 22, £3500. Photo Estimate £ 1,500-1,800Note: This was an improvised form of franking parcels. The initials (A.S.H.) are those of A.S. Hamilton, the Postmaster who made the surcharge at the request of the manager of the local coal company. These stamps were not sold at the P.O. but were handed direct to the manager.

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£1,800