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Auction: 9023 - The V T Nathan Collection of Straits Settlements
Lot: 57

x Indian Stamps used in the Straits Settlements 1855-65 Typographed Issues Penang Mail to United States of America 1859 (18 Aug.) entire letter to Boston, marked "Via Southampton", bearing 1/2a. blue pair, 2a. orange (defective) and 8a. carmine on blue glazed paper pair, all cancelled by light "B/147" obliterator, showing framed "india paid" in red, London Paid transit c.d.s. (8?.10), "new york/am packet" d.s. (18.10; additionally tying the 2a.) and circular-framed "10" (additionally tying the 1/2a. pair). A rare and most attractive three colour franking. Photo Estimate £ 3,000-4,000

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