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Auction: 7019 - Fine Stamps & Covers of S E Asia
Lot: 319

Straits Settlements 1880 (Apr.) "10" on 30c. claret, a vertical pair comprising Type "a" and "i", [54/60], placed sideways and tied by dumb obliterator and circular firm´s datestamp on 1880 (19 July) envelope ex the "McGeorge" correspondence to Sydenham, marked "Via Brindisi" and showing light "singapore/paid" c.d.s. in red at left. Very fine condition and the rarest of all the 1880 surcharge covers. A major exhibition item. S.G. 33, 37. Photo Estimate S$ 22,000-25,000

Sold for
SG$32,000