Lot 672
Malaya Straits "8" on 8c on 12c dull purple "s" of "Cents" low SG 80c used

Auction: 20 & 21 July 2026 10.30 BST
Description
1884 (Sept) "8" on 8c on 12c dull purple, type 23 surcharge with additional type 24 numeral in red, variety "s" of "Cents" low (R5/1), neatly cancelled by undated "SINGAPORE / P.O." (Proud type K22) and part company chop in red. Small adhesions on reverse from previous mounting mentioned for accuracy but not affecting fine appearance of this major rarity, this one of only a handful of examples possible. BPA Certificate (2024). SG 80c cat £4,750

