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Auction: 9023 - The V T Nathan Collection of Straits Settlements
Lot: 73

x Indian Stamps used in the Straits Settlements 1855-65 Typographed Issues Singapore Mail to the United Kingdom 1857 (Dec.) envelope to London, marked "Overland via Southampton", bearing 4a. black on blue glazed paper, tied by "B/172" obliterator and red London Paid arrival c.d.s. and showing, on reverse, light "singapore/p.o." double-ring d.s. Neat and attractive example of the 4a. rate per 1/2oz. via Southampton effective 1 May 1856. Photo Estimate £ 500-600

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