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Auction: 24017 - Stamps and Covers of British Asia
Lot: 681

(x) Sarawak
Covers and Cancellations
Combination Covers
1893 (2 Aug.) envelope probably from Bishop George Hose addressed to London and re-addressed locally, bearing 1888 2c. tied by Sarawak c.d.s., in combination with Straits Settlements 1883 5c. tied by Singapore c.d.s. (4.8) and showing London arrival datestamp (4.9) on reverse; the envelope with pressed central vertical crease, nevertheless a most attractive franking. Photo

Note: This envelope is addressed to Sir John Tankerville Goldney, a British barrister, who rose to Chief Justice of Trinidad and Tobago, and was also High Sheriff of Wiltshire in 1910. He is also notable for introducing golf to Singapore in 1891.

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Sold for
£2,100

Starting price
£2000