Auction: 25016 - Stamps and Covers of Asia
Lot: 1322
(x) Malaya
Straits Settlements
India used in Singapore
1859 entire to London, marked "via Marseilles", bearing 1855 4a. black on blue glazed paper single (corner fault) and diagonal bisect, well tied by "B/172" obliterator and showing clear arrival c.d.s. (10.11) on reverse. A fine example of the 6a. rate to the U.K. B.P.A. Certificate (2011). S.G. Z68a, £22,000+. Photo
David Springbett, 1994
V.T. Nathan, 2009
Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Estimate
£8,000 to £10,000
Starting price
£6500