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Auction: 22014 - Stamps and Covers of Asia
Lot: 533

(x) Straits Settlements
1867-72 First Permanent Issue
Mail to Switzerland
1875 (10 July) envelope from Singapore to Waltensburg (Vuorz), marked "Via Brindisi", bearing 4c., 24c. and 30c. cancelled by dumb obliterator, showing framed "pd", "singapore/paid" and Penang (12.7) transit datestamps, all in red, with Brindisi and various Swiss datestamps on reverse; the envelope a little ragged at top caused through opening. A rare and attractive three-colour franking with the 24c. applied for Late Fee. Photo

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£350

Starting price
£350