Lot 10
Straits Settlements SG Z66 1856 entire from Singapore to Triest with India 1854 4a x2




The Former Singapore Philatelic Museum | Part 1: Queen Victoria | S24002
Auction: 28 March 2024 at 13:00 GMT
£4,200
Description
1856 (16 Mar) entire from Singapore to Triest, franked by India 1854 4a blue and red (Head Die II, Frame Die I) cut to shape singles (2), each cancelled by diamond of dots with very fine blue “E. APEL & Co / SINGAPORE” cachet at lower left, the reverse with “SINGAPORE / P.O.” despatch cds and Triest arrival cds (26 Apr); typical blemishes (strengthened filing folds, edge wear) still attractive and very scarce. Ex Selzer (CRL Zurich 6 Nov 1986, lot 3336), Nestor Nunez (SGA 8 Dec 1988, lot 917) and Spink Singapore (20 Jun 1999, lot 541).




