Friday, October 13, 2006

Rarity From Straits Settlements


India, 1855 entire to Hamburg endorsed within "Singapore 20th April 1855", franked with vertical pair 1854 4a blue and red imperf, Head II, Frame I wmk part coat-of-arms Pos 5/9 of sheet, cut to shape at top and bottom (SG19) cancelled by diamond of hollow dots cancels and tied by manuscript "6/4" handstamped Hamburg 30-5 cds, top stamp with centre row fold - As described in the September, 2006 BPA certificate. The condition of the above cover is evident from the opened out images below.

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