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Straits Settlements

Catalogue 281: France Part or Insufficiently Paid Incoming Mail – The Jack Blanc Collection
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  • Lot# : 7093 Straits Settlements

    1856/64: India 4 a. black, a used example on 12 Sept 1864 entire letter from Singapore to Saigon endorsed "per Echo", tied by "B/172" octagonal obliterator in black. Reverse with framed SINGAPORE / SHIP LETTER handstamp somewhat weakly struck in red and arrival cds "COCHINCHINE / SAIGON" in black (Sept 17) where taxed with handstruck '4' décimes charge marking. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF

    Lot# : 7094 Straits Settlements

    1867/72: Straits Settlements 2 c. brown, a used example on Prices Current (Revista Mercantil) to Marseille mailed from MANILA, tied by Singapore "B/172" obliterator in black, circular "POSS. ANG. V. BRIND / A. MOD" cds in red (Dec 15) and struck with scarce '25' (centimes) charge marking in red. Superb and rare.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200 CHF

    Lot# : 7095 Straits Settlements

    1867/72: Straits Settlements 2 c. brown, a used example on Prices Current (Revista Mercantil) to Marseille mailed from MANILA, tied by Singapore "B/172" obliterator in black, circular "POS. ANG. V. SUEZ / MARSEILLE" cds in red (Feb 4) and struck there with scarce '20' (centimes) charge marking in red. Superb and rare.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,200 CHF
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