Auction: 9011 - British Empire Stamps & Covers
Lot: 641
North Borneo Covers and Cancellations 1916 (21 Apr.) picture postcard to Amsterdam, bearing 1909 Pictorial 4c. (lightly stained perfs) tied by Sandakan c.d.s., showing fine "government secretary/A. Bruce C. Francis" oval cachet in violet, initialled in red ink, presumably indicating censorship, and Singapore transit c.d.s. (18.5); card with small corner crease. Very rare. Photo Estimate £ 300-400
Sold for
£280
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