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Auction: 7019 - Fine Stamps & Covers of S E Asia
Lot: 277

Straits Settlements Early Letters and Handstamps Penang 1845 (27 May) sailor´s entire letter addressed to "Chelsey Hospital, Near London", headed "Richard Spink Seaman on bord (sic) the Honl Companys Steamer Nemesis", countersigned by Commanding Officer, showing oval-framed "india" in red, London handstruck "2" (letter should have been prepaid 1d.) and, on reverse, arrival d.s. (7.8); two heavy vertical filing creases, nevertheless full of character. A very rare concessional rate cover. Photo Estimate S$ 2,000-2,500 provenance: Charles S. Taylor, 1981

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