Lot 356
Malaya Pahang SG 18, 18d 1897 2c and 3c on half 5c blue manuscript provisionals used on piece

Stamps of Asia & The Middle East including The Sura Collection Part III | S26007
Auction: 31 March 2026 10:30 GMT
Description
1897 (2 Aug) Kuala Lipis manuscript provisionals, "2cts" on diagonal half 5c blue and "3cts" on diagonal half 5c blue, red surcharges, tied to piece by very fine "PAHANG" cds, dated "7 NO 97". The piece with fractional toning (on reverse) nevertheless a very fine item from the initial group of surcharges (figure of value followed by "cts"). Rare and desirable in this form. SG 18d [See Part I footnote after SG 17/18dc]

