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Auction: 25016 - Stamps and Covers of Asia
Lot: 1485

(x) Thailand
Palace Locals
These were the first stamps printed for Siam and were used for the distribution of the "Court" Circular. Subscribers were allowed to buy these stamps and use them on their own mail which would then be given to the despatcher when he came with the Circular. Mail intended for places outside the city moat required two stamps but the despatcher could refuse to take correspondence to places too far out. The sender was required to cancel the adhesives by signing his name across it. A cancelling device was introduced on 10 April 1876 due to non-compliance with this regulation
Dusit Thani Stamps
King Vajiravudh designed and constructed a model town as an example of town planning. It became fashionable to buy a plot of land in this town and build a miniature house, shop, office or whatever the owner might choose. Miniature stamps (10x15mm.) were photographically produced in blue or sepia for use on mail delivered within this town, or as fiscals.
3 sat blue imperforate block of four on thin paper, fine. Photo

Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.

Estimate
£600 to £800

Starting price
£480