Auction: 1015 - The "Stolz" Collection of the Postal History of British SE Asia
Lot: 1130
Singapore Covers and Cancellations 1867 (1 Sept.) surcharged on stamps of India 1870 (9 Dec.) envelope to Wisconsin, USA, marked "via Hong Kong and San Francisco", bearing 32c. tied by large blue firm´s chop and "D14" duplex, and showing framed "paid all" (Type PD2, earliest recorded example). A highly important franking. This is the only example we record of First issue cover going via the Pacific to USA. Photo Estimate S$ 20,000-25,000
Sold for
SG$20,000