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Auction: 22014 - Stamps and Covers of Asia
Lot: 521

(x) Straits Settlements
India used in Singapore
Mail to United States of America
1857 (5 Oct.) wrapper with contents from Manila to New Port, USA, marked "Via Marseilles, Lithographic sheet", bearing on reverse 1856 1a. pair tied by "B/172" obliterator, showing framed "forwarded by/wm. macdonald & co/singapore" f.a.c. alongside with, on face, manuscript "6" and handstruck "8". A rare franking, particularly from the Philippines. Photo

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Sold for
£2,400

Starting price
£420