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Auction: 7019 - Fine Stamps & Covers of S E Asia
Lot: 313

Straits Settlements 1867 (1 Sept.) Surcharged on Stamps of East India 1871 (3 June) envelope from Malacca to London, bearing 24c. on 8a. rose in combination with 1867-72 2c. brown and 4c. rose, each clearly cancelled by "B/109" obliterator, showing framed "india paid" in red, Penang c.d.s., red London Paid arrival c.d.s. (additionally tying all three values) and, on reverse, "malacca/p.o." double-ring d.s. in red. A magnificent cover of the highest exhibition quality. One of only two recorded first issue covers from Malacca. Photo Estimate S$ 50,000-60,000 Note: The only other first issue cover from Malacca is from the same correspondence. This cover, dated 22nd October 1871, bears a 24c. on 8a. and 1867-72 6c. making up the 30c. rate via Brindisi and is ex the Charles Taylor and Milo Rowell collections

Sold for
SG$80,000