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Auction: 5026 - The Edward Gilbert Collection of Important British Empire
Lot: 826

xMalaya and States Straits Settlements 1884 (Aug.) "4/Cents" in black on 5c. blue, unused with part original gum. An attractive example of this very rare stamp. Sc. 67; S.G. 72, £3,000. Photo Estimate £ 800-1,000 Note: According to Dr. Wood, the black surcharge was probably printed before the red, and then quickly changed to red because it did not show up well

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