Lot 17
Straits Settlements SG Z71 1864 entire from Singapore to Calcutta with India 1856-66 1a brown




The Former Singapore Philatelic Museum | Part 1: Queen Victoria | S24002
Auction: 28 March 2024 at 13:00 GMT
£840
Description
1864 (MR 28) entire from Singapore to Calcutta, franked by India 1856-66 1a brown tied by “B-172” octagon and m/s “Stamped”, the reverse with fine to very fine strikes of boxed “SINGAPORE / SHIP LETTER / PAID” (Proud type SL3, in red), “CALCUTTA / SHIP LETTER” and “CAL. G.P.O. / BG 1 ANNA” handstamps, the first showing error in year “1861” for “1864”; minor blemishes still fine and scarce.




