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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                        £7,500