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Auction: 9023 - The V T Nathan Collection of Straits Settlements
Lot: 94

x Issued Stamps 1867 (1 Sept.) Surcharged on Stamps of East India Mint 1 1/2c. on 1/2a. blue, the magnificent block of thirty-two (8x4) from the foot of the pane with selvedge on three sides, unused with much original gum; a fraction toned, some splitting/re-enforcing and light age spots, nevertheless in a fine state of preservation for what is the largest known multiple for this issue. A splendid exhibition item. S.G. 1. Photo Estimate £ 35,000-45,000 provenance: Dr. F.E. Wood, December 1964 Admiral George C. Dyer, November 1984 Tay Peng Hian, November 1986 George Bloch, May 1996

Sold for
£32,000