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Auction: 18039 - Fine Stamps and Covers of South East Asia, Including The Dr. Cheah Jin Seng Collections of Straits Settlements and Kedah, and The Iain Dyce collection of Straits Settlements
Lot: 10

Straits Settlements
Early Letters and Handstamps
Penang
1830 (19 July) entire to Edinburgh, marked "Per Busrah Merchant", rated "2/8", showing fine circular intaglio "prince of wales island/post office" handstamp in red, showing framed "india letter/portsmouth" in red overstruck by framed "½" and, on reverse, London (24.11) and arrival datestamps; the entire with heavy central vertical filing crease well away from markings. (ID). Photo

Estimate
SG$1,000 to SG$1,200