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Auction: 7015 - Important Stamps and Covers of the World
Lot: 1049

Labuan 1883 (May) surcharged in red manuscript "One Dollar A.S.H." on 16c. blue, unused with part original gum; a few shortish perfs., otherwise fine. R.P.S. Certificate (1968). S.G. 22, £3750 Estimate £ 1,800-2,200 Note: 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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