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    Malaysian States - Kelantan 1915 (Oct 10): Small envelope endorsed 'Kelantan Field Force' at top, mailed to Penang and franked by 1911 3 c. red in a vertical strip of three tied by superb strikes of KOTA BHARU / KELANTAN datestamps in black. Reverse with sender's return address and struck with 'Singapore' transit cds (Oct 14) and Penang arrival cds (Oct 15). The sole recorded cover from this Field Force which was sent to put down the 'Tok Janggut' (Bearded Elder) rebellion which had arisen due to land taxation in the Pasir Puteh area.

    Note: Initially successful Tok Janggut took Pasir Puteh with 2'000 men under his command. The British burned his house and village. Tok Janggut was killed in a gruesome battle near Kampung Pupuh. His dead body was exhibited throughout Kota Bharu and Pasir Puteh and was hung for several days in front of the Kelantan Royal Palace. Tok Janggut's body was buried in Pasir Pekan afterwards, ending the rebellion against British rule in Kelantan.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold