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Auction: 26014 - Stamps and Covers of Asia
Lot: 5261

(x) Straits Settlements
Early Letters and Handstamps
Singapore
1840 (17 Oct.) entire letter ex the Layard correspondence from Chusan to Ceylon, rated "1/8" and showing, on reverse, circular "singapore/ship letter/free" datestamp in red for 4 November with Calcutta Ship Letter d.s. alongside. A fine and unique cover. Photo

provenance:
V.T. Nathan, Spink, April 2009, Lot 19

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

Estimate
£15,000 to £18,000

Starting price
£12000