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Lot 1454 (x) Malaya Sarawak
Description
Sarawak. 1860 (11 May) envelope ex the "Mrs Johnson" correspondence "via Marseilles" to Ilminster, showing superb "post office/sarawak" circular handstamp with manuscript date inserted, bearing India 2a. and 4a. centrally and clearly cancelled by "B/172" obliterator in transit with light Singapore datestamp (23? May) in red on reverse; the face panel with some ageing and small tear at foot, the reverse with one side panel missing. Extremely rare and undoubtedly one of the finest frankings from this period. Photo (Estimate £7000 - £9000)
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6000.00 GBP
(app. 7120 EUR, app. 7913 USD)
Import 5%
End date of bidding:
Thursday May 15th, 2025, 08:00 BST
