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Auction: 9023 - The V T Nathan Collection of Straits Settlements
Lot: 88

x Indian Stamps used in the Straits Settlements Straits Settlements Bisects 6a. rate to the United Kingdom 1859 (7 Oct.) entire letter from Singapore to Stalybridge, marked "via Marseilles", bearing 1855 4a. black on blue glazed paper pair, one bisected diagonally, tied by unclear "B/172" obliterator and showing, on reverse, "singapore/p.o." double-ring d.s. in red, Manchester (11.11) and arrival (11.11) datestamps. S.G. Z68, £8000+. Photo Estimate £ 5,000-6,000 provenance: Milo D. Rowell, October 1992

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