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Auction: 24017 - Stamps and Covers of British Asia
Lot: 294

(x) Straits Settlements
Early Letter
1833 (7 Nov.) entire letter from Penang to London, rated "1/4" and showing, on reverse, a largely fine strike of the "prince of wales island/post office" circular intaglio seal handstamp with date in manuscript and poor "india letter/penzance" h.s. in red; traces of water staining at foot and minor splits at some folds. A good strike of this handstamp. Photo

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£550