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Auction: 9023 - The V T Nathan Collection of Straits Settlements
Lot: 8

x Early Letters and Handstamps Penang 1836 (16 Sept.) entire letter from Penang to London, marked "Via Singapore", rated "3/1" and showing, on reverse, very fine framed "pinang/post office" datestamp in red with framed "india letter/liverpool" on face. A fine example of this short-lived marking, used from April 1836 to July 1837. Photo Estimate £ 2,000-2,500 provenance: Christie´´s Singapore, March 1994

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£1,500