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Auction: 7019 - Fine Stamps & Covers of S E Asia
Lot: 50

STRAITS SETTLEMENTS Indian Stamps used in the Straits Settlements 1855-65 Typographed Issues Penang 1861 (21 Mar.) entire to Boston, USA, marked "Via Marseilles", bearing 1/2a. blue, 1a. brown (defective), 2a. yellow-buff pair and single and 4a. black, all clearly tied by "B/147" obliterator, showing red crayon "1/4", "penang/p.o." c.d.s. in red, London Paid transit d.s. (19.5) overstruck by "16/cents" accountancy h.s. and Boston arrival d.s. A wonderful and rare four colour franking. Photo Estimate S$ 5,000-8,000

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SG$8,000