Spink Auction, 24-25 Sep 2011

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Fine Stamps & Covers of South East Asiaincluding the “Stolz” Collection Part IISaturday 24 at 2.00 p.m. (Lots 1-527) and Sunday 25 September 2011 at 10.30 a.m. (Lots 528-888A) and 2.30 p.m. (Lots 889-1244)At The Hilton Singapore,581 Orchard Road,Singapore 238883 and on

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ExtensionsProspective buyers who wish to obtain an expert opinion on any lot (other than a mixed lot or lot containing undescribedstamps) are requested to notify Spink in writing not less than forty-eight hours before the time fixed for the commencement ofthe first session of the sale. If accepted by Spink, such request shall have the same effect as notice of an intention to question thegenuineness or description of the lot for the purposes of Condition 16 of the Conditions of Business; Condition 17 shallthereafter apply accordingly.Notice of a request for an expert opinion must give the reason why such is required and specify the identity of the expert whichwill be subject to the agreement of Spink. All lots for which Certificates of Authenticity are desired must be submitted by Spinkto the Expert Committee for choice.

Buyers are reminded that any lot(s) purchased “on extension” are subject to payment in accordance with ournormal Terms & Conditions of Business. Settlement of any lots on extension should be made at the time ofinvoice payment. Overdue accounts are subject to interest charges.

Extensions requested on account of condition will not normally be accepted for expert opinions. Any Lot described as havingfaults or defects may not be returned should a certificate cite other faults or defects not included in the catalogue description.Should Spink accept a request for an extension under the foregoing provisions of this paragraph, the fact may be stated by theAuctioneer from the rostrum prior to the sale of the lot.It should be noted that any stamp accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity is sold on the basis of that Certificate only andnot on the basis of any other. No request for an extension will be accepted on such a stamp and the return of such a stamp willnot be accepted.

Notes Concerning DescriptionsGUM: Original gum should be expected on unused stamps where appropriate, unless stated otherwise in the description:mint unused with original gum showing slight disturbance caused by previous hinge, which may be present in part

or entirely removed.part original gum unused with original gum significantly disturbed or heavily hingedunmounted mint original gum as issuedunused without gum

COVERS: Should be expected to have minor nicks and tears usually from opening. Folded letters or covers normally have one ortwo file folds. These are not described unless of an exceptional nature and are not grounds for return.entire letter complete as sent with comments still attached to the outer address portionentire the outer portion of a folded letter but without contentscover an envelope

Symbols and Abbreviations

ReferencesCatalogue values and numbers are those taken from the latest available edition.The use of Gibbons Specialised catalogues in Great Britain sales is clearly indicated. Where other catalogues are used they arementioned by name.

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Buyers are reminded that payment must be made within seven days from the date of sale (condition 5.4.1), and interest will be added for overdue accounts (condition 5.10.1.1).

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Fine Stamps & Covers of South East Asia including the Stolz Collection Part II

BRITISH POST OFFICE IN SIAM

1 � 1882-85 CC 24c. green unused with small part original gum, a little toned and with smallthin at top; CA 4c. pale brown, 8c. orange and 12c. brown-purple (thinned perf at lowerright), all unused without gum. B.P.A. Certificate (2011) for 12c. and 24c. S.G. 9, 17,20, 22; £1275. Photo S$500-600

Postal Stationery

2 � 1885 Straits Settlements 3c. card overprinted “B”, fine unused; also some Thailandstationery cards (8, one unused) and a cover S$200-250

STRAITS SETTLEMENTS

EARLY LETTERS AND HANDSTAMPS

Penang

3 � 1854 (1 Nov.) entire letter to Bordeaux, marked “via Marseilles”, showing on reversemainly fine framed “PENANG/Post Paid” d.s. in red, Alexandria British Post Office transitd.s. (7.12), arrival c.d.s. (17.12) and, on face, red Marseilles entry datestamp (26.12) andhandstruck “10” (decimes). A very scarce datestamp with less than twenty recorded.Photo S$700-900

INDIA USED IN STRAITS SETTLEMENTS

Singapore

4 � 1855 (22 Nov.) envelope (small faults) to Edinburgh with embossed “PER OVERLAND VIASOUTHAMPTON” in red at upper left, bearing 1854 4a. blue and red 4th printing (2, bothcut to shape and cut-into) cancelled by diamond of hollow dots, one tied by “PAID” d.s.in red, and showing framed “INDIA PAID” with, on reverse, legible “SINGAPORE/P.O.” andarrival (7.1) datestamps in red. Photo S$2,000-2,500

PROVENANCE:Spink Singapore, June 2000

5 � 1863 (4 Mar.?) double rate envelope ex the “Mrs Smith” correspondence to Clevedon,marked “via Galle and Marseilles” and “Stamped 1 Rupee”, bearing 1856-66 4a. black (4),each with central manuscript initials and cancelled by unclear obliterator, showing redcrayon “2/10” with, on reverse, red “SINGAPORE/P.O.” and arrival (28.5) datestamps; theenvelope with flap missing. Photo S$300-400

6 � 1865 (22 Feb.) entire letter to Calcutta, bearing 1865 1a. tied by manuscript “Stamped”and “B/172” obliterator and showing, on reverse, red Singapore Ship Letter Paid d.s. inred with Calcutta Ship Letter d.s. in blue; also 1865 1a. brown pair neatly cancelled“B/172”. Photo S$400-500

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Saturday 24 September 2011

First Session commencing at 2.00 p.m. (Lots 1-527)

Please note that the Buyer’s premium is 20% of the final hammer price of each Lot up to and including S$7,000and 17% of the excess of the hammer price above S$7,000.


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7 1867-1941 mint and used collection including 1867-72 CC values to 32c. (a little faded)and 96c. used, 1882 CA 2c. brown used, 1883-91 CA to 32c. used, 1902-03 1c. to $1mint, 1904-10 MCA to 50c. mint, 1912-33 KGV values to $5 used, 1922 Malaya-Borneo values to 10c. mint, 1936-37 1c. to $2 mint and 1c. to $5 used with additional1c., 2c., 6c., 25c. and 30c. on separate pieces cancelled by Christmas Island double-ringd.s. and 1937-41 values to $5 mint with additional $1 and $5 marginal blocks of four and$5 marginal pair. Condition generally fine S$500-600

8 � 1867 on India 11⁄2c. on 1⁄2a., 2c. on 1a., 3c. on 1a., 4c. on 1a. (no gum), 6c. on 2a., 8c.on 2a., 12c. on 4a. (regummed) and 32c. on 2a., all unused with small part or partoriginal gum; the 2c. with small gum thin, 6c. with thin spot, 8c. with a few short perfsand the 12c. with some staining on the reverse of a few perfs. A good lot of generally fineappearance. B.P.A. Certificates (1999 or 2011 for five). S.G. 1-7, 9; £2700. Photo S$1,200-1,500

9 � –– 11⁄2c. on 1⁄2a. to 32c. on 2a. set of nine, all unused with part or large part original gum(3c. no gum), the 4c. and 24c. with thin otherwise fine and much above average for thisissue. S.G. 1-9, £3150. Photo S$1,500-1,800

10 � –– 11⁄2c. on 1⁄2a. to 32c. on 2a. set of nine used, the 6c. and 12c. to 32c. additionally withfirm’s chop; the 11⁄2c. defective, the others generally good to fine. S.G. 1-9, £1377 S$600-800

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11 � �B –– 11⁄2c. on 1⁄2a. blue, a magnificent block of sixteen (4x4) from the lower left corner ofthe lower right pane with sheet margin at foot and interpanneau margin at left, unusedwith mainly large part or full original gum; some splitting/re-enforcing, nevertheless in afine state of preservation. The second largest unused multiple. A splendid exhibition item.S.G. 1. Photo S$20,000-25,000


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12 � 1867-72 CC 2c. to 96c. set of nine, generally fine mint. S.G. 11-19, £1725+. Photo for32c. and 96c. S$800-1,000

13 �P –– 2c. complete die proof in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “BEFOREHARDENING” and dated “June 14, 1867”. Photo S$1,500-1,800

14 �P –– 12c. complete die proof in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “BEFOREHARDENING” and dated “March 20, 1867”, fine. Photo S$1,500-1,800

15 � 1879 (May) “Five/Cents.” on 8c. orange with wing-margin at right, variety “F i” spaced,unused with large part original gum; one short perf at top otherwise fine. S.G. 20b, £850.Photo S$500-600

16 � 1880 (Apr.) “10” (Type c) on 30c. claret, (R.4/6) with wing-margin at right, fresh andfine mint. S.G. 35, £700. Photo S$700-900

17 � �+ 1880 (Aug.) “5/cents.” on 8c. orange block of four with margin at foot showing currentnumber, the upper row with Type 14, the lower with Type 15, fresh unused with largepart or full original gum; small defect in margin. A rare and splendid exhibition item. S.G. 42-43, £1380. Photo S$2,500-3,000

18 � –– “5/cents.” (Type 15) on 8c. orange, unused with part original gum, some hingeremnants, fine. S.G. 43, £550. Photo S$350-450

19 � 1882 (Jan.) “5/cents.” on 4c. rose, pre-stamped with part firm’s blue chop, fine unusedwith large part original gum. Unusual. S.G. 47, £275. Photo S$150-200

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20 � –– “5/cents.” on 4c. rose, very fine used. S.G. 47, £300. Photo S$200-250

21 � 1882 CA 2c. brown, fine unused with large part original gum. Scarce. S.G. 50, £300.Photo S$250-300

22 �P –– 10c. die proof in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “BEFORE HARDENING” anddated “11 JUL. 81”, fine. Photo S$1,500-1,800

23 � 1883 (Apr.) “TWO CENTS” (Type 20a) on 32c. pale red, fine unused with large partoriginal gum. S.G. 59, £800. Photo S$700-900

24 � –– “TWO CENTS” (Type 20f) on 32c. pale red, fine unused with part original gum. Scarce.S.G. 60, £1100. Photo S$700-900

25 � 1883 (July) “2/Cents.” on 12c. blue, fine unused with large part original gum. S.G. 62,£350. Photo S$300-400

26 � 1883-91 CA 4c. pale brown, 4c. deep brown and 4c. olive-bistre (recently ‘de-listed’ byStanley Gibbons but is extremely scarce), fine mint. I.S.C. 63, 63b, 63c; S.G. 64 group S$300-400

27 � 1884 (Aug.) “TWO CENTS” on 5c. blue, the three listed types, fine mint. S.G. 76-78, £420 S$350-450

28 � 1892 “ONE/CENT” on 4c. brown, variety surcharge double, some hinge remnants, finemint. S.G. 89a, £1600. Photo S$1,200-1,500

29 � 1906-07 4c. on 12c. black and yellow horizontal pair, the left stamp showing variety nostop after “CENTS”, unused with large part original gum; two lightly toned perfs at lowerleft corner, otherwise fresh and fine. S.G. 144/144a, £550+. Photo S$400-500

30 � –– 4c. on 16c. green and brown, variety “STRAITS SETTLEMENTS” in both brown-redand black, fine mint. S.G. 145a, £650. Photo S$400-500

31 �P 1906-12 21c. frame die proof in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “BEFOREHARDENING” and dated “8 AUG. 10”, fine. Photo S$1,500-1,800

32 �P –– $25 frame only in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “BEFORE HARDENING”and dated “18 AUG. 08”, fine. Photo S$3,000-4,000

33 �P –– $25 frame only in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “AFTER STRIKING” anddated “25 AUG. 08”, fine. Photo S$3,000-4,000

34 � 1912-23 MCA 1c. to $5 complete set with all SG listed shades and Dies, fine mint. A quite remarkable set and rarely offered complete. S.G. 193-212d, £1125 S$800-1,000

35 � –– MCA $100 black and carmine on blue, vignette a touch faded otherwise fine mint.S.G. 214, £7000. Photo S$5,000-6,000

36 �� B 1917 (May) Red Cross 3c.+2c. scarlet and 4c.+2c. dull purple in blocks of six (3x2), one in each showing variety no stop (R.2/3), fresh and fine unmounted mint. S.G. 261/a-217/a, £980+. Photo S$1,000-1,200

37 � –– Red Cross 4c. + 2c. dull purple with variety no stop (Setting I, R.2/3), neatlycancelled leaving variety clear; small surface blemish at top centre otherwise fine. Rare.B.P.A. Certificate (2010). S.G. 217a, £850. Photo S$500-600

38 �P 1921-33 12c. complete die proof in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “BEFOREHARDENING” and dated “25/10/21”, fine. Photo S$1,500-1,800

39 �P — 12c. complete die proof in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “BEFORESTRIKING”, initialled and dated “26-10-21”, fine. Photo S$1,500-1,800

40 �P –– 35c. frame only in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “BEFORE STRIKING”, fine.Photo S$1,500-1,800

41 � –– Script $25 purple and blue on blue, fine mint. S.G. 240b, £850. Photo S$600-800

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42 � 1922 (Mar.) Malaya-Borneo Exhibition, MCA $1 black and red on blue withinterpanneau margin at right, variety small second “A” in “MALAYA”, fine apart fromhinge remainder. S.G. 247d, £650. Photo S$500-600

43 � –– MCA $5 green and red on blue-green showing broken second “A” in “MALAYA” andthin first “I” in “EXHIBITION”, fresh and fine mint. S.G. 249, £325+. Photo S$250-300

44 � –– MCA $5 green and red on blue-green with missing stop after “EXHIBITION”, freshand fine mint. Scarce. S.G. 249f, £600. Photo S$400-500

Forgeries

45 F 1944 “LIQUIDATION/OF EMPIRE/SINGAPORE” 1⁄2d., 1d., 11⁄2d. “used”, 21⁄2d. and 3d., allmarginal, fine. Mi. 3-8 less 6, €600 S$250-300

POSTAL STATIONERY

Post Cards

46 �S � 1893 2c. and 2c. reply paid, and 1893 3c. and 3c. reply paid, all overprinted “SPECIMEN”,all with some very minor tone spots; also 1891 5c. registered envelope (small fault to flap)overprinted “SPECIMEN” S$200-250

47 �S � 1903 1c. and 1c. reply paid overprinted “SPECIMEN”, the former with some minordiscolouration, and 3c. (defective top left corner) overprinted “SPECIMEN” and with thestamp impression handstamped “ULTRAMAR” in blue; also 1902 5c. and 1904 10c.registered envelopes, both size F, overprinted “SPECIMEN”, the latter with some minorfoxing S$200-250

48 �S � 1912 1c. and 1c. reply paid, 3c. and 3c. reply paid, 1918 2c. (2) and 2c. reply paid, 4c.and 4c. reply paid, 1922 2c. and 1935-36 2c. and 2c. reply paid, each overprinted“SPECIMEN”, two with archival datestamp, fine. A good group S$800-1,000

49 �S � 1922 8c. carmine overprinted “SPECIMEN”, small archival datestamp at top, fine. Rare.Photo S$600-800

50 �S � 1937 2c. and 2c. reply paid plus BMA 1945-48 4c.; ENVELOPE: 1937 5c.; and REGISTEREDENVELOPES: 1937 15c. sizes G (2) and H2 (folded); each overprinted “SPECIMEN”, somewith some very minor fox marks otherwise fine S$450-550

Official Post Card

51 � 1888 no value black on white card, unused; some minor soiling at upper left otherwisefine S$100-120

Letter Card

52 �S � 1928 4c. violet plus 1928 2c. green wrapper, both overprinted “SPECIMEN” and with smallarchival datestamp by stamp impression, fine S$200-250

Envelopes

53 �S � 1928 4c. and 6c., 1930 4c. and 1936 5c., each overprinted “SPECIMEN”, the first threewith archival datestamp by stamp impression and all four with some minor marks. A scarcelot S$350-450

Registered Envelopes

54 �S � 1912 10c. (2) size G, 1922 12c. (2) size G and 1925 15c. sizes G (2), H (folded) and K(folded), each overprinted “SPECIMEN”, three with archival datestamp, fine S$700-900


55 1922 (21 Sept.) Transfer document bearing 1912-23 MCA $1, $2 , $5 (3), $25 (3),$100 (3) and $500 (3, one with small surface abrasion at top left), each tied by Singaporered embossed seal; all affected by damp, nevertheless a most attractive and scarcedocument. Photo S$4,000-5,000

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56 � 1923 Script $500 purple and orange-brown, fiscally used and cancelled with large partMalacca red embossed seal, fine. S.G. 240d, £500. Photo S$300-400

57 � 1926 Malacca Affidavit bearing 5c., 25c., 30c., 50c., $1 and $25, all neatly tied by redembossed datestamp S$800-1,000

58 � 1938 $25 purple and blue on blue (2) neatly cancelled with red embossed datestamp onpiece; both with small defects though of good appearance S$200-250

Judical

59 � 1868 CC sideways, $20 brown and violet and $25 brown and violet, both pen-cancelledand a little toned, otherwise fine for these. Barefoot 19-20, £300. Photo S$300-400

COVERS AND CANCELLATIONS

60 � A mixed unused and used collection of picture postcards (700 approx.) housed in fivering-binders contained in a box, comprising early types (116) including those publishedby G.H. Kiat & Co., Tucks (4), Wilson & Co. (11), G.R. Lambert & Co. (31),Continental Stamp Co. (12), Max Hilkes (27), Koh & Co. (12), Kong Hing Chiong (2)and K.P. Hock (2), later types to 1940s (129), real types (149), 1950s and 60s (159),1970s-90s (97) and reproductions (44). A most interesting lot well worth carefulexamination S$3,000-4,000

61 � 1874 (Mar.) entire letter from Singapore to Calcutta, bearing 1867-76 12c. tied bymanuscript “Stamped” and circle of dots, showing red “SINGAPORE/PAID” c.d.s. alongsideand, on reverse across join, clear arrival datestamp (28.3); pressed horizontal filing creasewell clear of adhesive. Photo S$350-450

62 � 1925 (Dec.) envelope flown from Cairo to Singapore, franked at 85m. and bearingPostage Due 10c. and 12c. applied and cancelled on arrival (19.12); also 1952 underpaidenvelope (faults) from Canton to Singapore, bearing Malayan Postal Union Postage Due1c. (3, one torn in opening) and 8c. pair applied and cancelled on arrival at Sepoy Lines(13.3) S$250-300

63 � 1934 envelope from Hangchow to Shanghai bearing China 5c. and showing “SHATGHAI”h.s. applied on arrival, the cover then redirected to Singapore where Postage Due 1c., 4c.and 10c. were applied and cancelled (29.1), the cover then further redirected to Bataviawhere Netherlands East Indies Postage Due 121⁄2c. was applied and cancelled (1.2), thecover also shows framed “Complementary/Postage to be collected/.....ctmes” in violet withblue crayon “20” inserted. An interesting and most attractive franking. Photo S$250-300

64 � 1935 (6 May) envelope from Shanghai to a Polish training vessel at Singapore, redirectedto Batavia and again to Mauritius, bearing China 2c. and showing tax h.s. with manuscript“46 ctm” alongside, Straits Settlements Postage Due 8c. and 10c. applied and cancelled atSingapore and Netherlands East Indies Postage Due 5c. and 25c. applied and cancelledat Batavia with, on reverse, light Mauritius arrival datestamp; the envelope with someminor peripheral faults, nevertheless most attractive and full of character. Photo S$250-300

65 � 1947 (25 Mar.) commercial envelope to London, bearing BMA 10c. (5) clearly tied by“SNIGAPORE” double-ring d.s. error (Type D195 State 14); some light creases and otherlesser faults. Very scarce. Photo S$800-1,000

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66 � A mint collection with values to both $5, including 1c. block of four on thin striatedpaper, 2c. Die I top left corner block (5x5) and a marginal block (5x2) with full offset onreverse, 6c.and 8c plate number blocks of four on thin striated paper, 10c. magenta DieII (3), 25c. corner block of four on striated paper, $5 green and red on emerald marginalblock of four and $5 purple and orange block of four and pairs (2); fine S$1,200-1,500

67 � A used collection to both $5 with additional $5 green and red on emerald, includingsome striated papers, unissued 8c. grey on small piece with 2c. and some multiplesincluding 12c. block of eight and $5 purple and orange block of eight (2x4) on piece. A fine lot S$300-400

68 � �B 2c. orange, Die I, ordinary paper, a complete mint sheet (10x10), some hingereinforcements, however 75 examples are unmounted. Scarce. S.G. 3, £2800 S$600-800

69 �� B 2c. orange, Die I, ordinary paper, a complete mint sheet (10x10), a few split marginalperfs at left and central vertical fold, fine unmounted mint. S.G. 3, £2800 S$1,500-1,800

60 �� B 2c. orange, Die I, ordinary paper, a complete mint sheet (10x10), central vertical fold,fine unmounted mint. S.G. 3, £2800 S$1,500-1,800

71 � 8c. grey, prepared but not officially issued, fine apart from hinge remainder. Cat. £375 S$200-250

72 �� B 10c. purple, Die I, a complete mint sheet (10x10), central vertical fold, fine unmountedmint. S.G. 8, £600 S$400-500

73 �� B 10c. magenta, a complete sheet (10x10), central vertical fold, fine unmounted mint. S.G. 8c, £950 S$500-600

Revenue Stamps

74 � $25 red and brown and $100 dull purple and ultramarine, both tied by clear “STAMPOFFICE/KUALA LUMPUR” double-ring d.s. (28.7.48) on small piece, fine. Barefoot 1-2,£300. Photo S$300-400

FEDERATED MALAY STATES

75 �E �P 1900-01 essay die proof with tiger facing left, vignette only with uncleared circularsurround showing two slot holes, one at top and the other at foot, in black on glazed card(92x60mm.), marked “BEFORE HARDENING” and dated “26 FEB. 00”, fine. Photo S$500-600

76 �P 1900-01 low value vignette with large circular uncleared surround with two slots, one attop and one at foot, in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “BEFORE HARDENING”and dated “12 OCT. 00”, fine. Photo S$400-500

77 �� + 1900-01 CA 1c. interpanneau block of four, the upper pair black and green, the lowerpair grey and green, fresh and fine unmounted mint. Rare. S.G. 15/15a. Photo S$450-550

78 �P –– 2c. complete die proof in black on glazed card (60x92mm.), unmarked. Photo S$300-400

79 �P 1904-22 1c. complete die proof in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “BEFOREHARDENING” and dated “2 APR. 08”, fine. Photo S$400-500

80 �P –– 2c. complete die proof in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), unmarked, fine. Photo S$300-400

81 �P –– 3c. complete die proof in black on glazed card (92x60mm.), marked “BEFOREHARDENING” and dated “20 MAR 06”, fine. Photo S$400-500

82 �S �+ 1926 Script 3c. brown, 4c. orange and 6c. scarlet overprinted “SPECIMEN” (Type D16),each in a block of four reconstructed from two horizontal pairs, fine mint. S.G. 58s, 60s,64s S$250-300

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REVENUE STAMPS

83 � 1909-10 MCA $100 purple and carmine (lightly stained) and 1926-28 Script $250purple and blue, both with Stamp Office double-ring d.s. Scarce. Barefoot 4, 8; £300 S$150-200

Judicial

84 � 1900 CC $1, $2, $5, $25 (2) and $50 (2) on two pieces, all cancelled by “MAGISTRATESCOURT/KUALA LUMPUR” double-ring d.s. (4.1.1900 or 5.1.1900), fine. Early dates of use.Barefoot 46, 47, 49, 51, 52; £222 S$200-250

85 � –– $50 green and carmine (13) used with Selangor 1897-1902 $25 green and orangeoverprinted with black “J”, all cancelled by “MAGISTRATES COURT/KUALA LUMPUR”double-ring d.s. (21.4.1903) on irregular piece. Barefoot 52, £700 S$600-800

POSTAL STATIONERY

Post Cards

86 �S � 1901 1c. and 1c. reply paid, 3c. and 3c. reply paid, 1918 2c. and 2c. reply paid, and 19232c. and 2c. reply paid; each overprinted “SPECIMEN”, some a fraction toned otherwise fine S$400-500

87 �S � 1918 4c. on 3c. and 1918 2c. reply paid (severed), both handstamped “COLONAIS”, fine.Scarce S$300-400

Letter Card

88 �S � 1928 4c. overprinted “SPECIMEN”, showing archival date by stamp impression, fresh andfine S$120-150

Envelope

89 �S � 1928 4c. and 6c., both handstamped “SPECIMEN” and showing archival date alongsidestamp impression, fresh and fine S$200-250

Registered Envelopes

90 �S � 1901 5c. size F and 1920 12c. sizes G, H (folded), H2 and K (folded), each overprinted“SPECIMEN”, fine. A scarce lot in this condition S$300-400

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91 A collection of stamps and covers; the stamps include 1891 (May) 2c. (Type 17) on 24c.with thin narrow “J” mint, 1903 surcharges used, 1904-10 to $5 mint, 1922-41 to $5used plus $100 and $500 fiscally used and 1949-55 1c. to $5 mint and used; thecovers/cards (29) include 1898 combination covers to Canada (small faults) and toLondon. An interesting lot well worth careful examination S$3,000-4,000

92 � 1876 (July) 2c. brown handstamped with Star and Crescent, centred to lower right, fineand lightly cancelled. A very nice example of this rarity. S.G. 1, £5500. Photo S$4,000-5,000

93 � 1891 (May) 2c. (Type 17) on 24c. green showing “CENST” error (R.5/4), tied to smallpiece by Johor/Bharu handstamp, usual clipped perfs where excised from sheets, fine.Only 108 printed. S.G. 17a, £475. Photo S$400-500

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94 �P 1904-10 $10 duty plate die proof in black on glazed card (92x60mm.) dated “27 FEB 04”,fine. Photo S$300-400

95 �P 1910-19 1c. to $1 set of ten imperforate plate proofs in issued colour on gummedwatermarked paper, the odd minor wrinkle otherwise fresh and fine S$300-400

96 �S 1918-20 MCA 2c. to $10 set of fourteen overprinted “SPECIMEN”, the 4c. with someshort perfs at foot otherwise fine mint. S.G. 892-102s, £550 S$400-500

97 �� + 1941 Script $5 green and orange block of four on thin striated paper, fine unmountedmint. S.G. 124a, £300 S$250-300

Postal Stationery

98 �S � POST CARDS: 1934 2c. and 2c. reply paid; ENVELOPES: 1934 5c. and 1949 5c., both foxspotted; and REGISTERED ENVELOPE: 1934 15c.; each overprinted “SPECIMEN”, fine; alsounused 1904 card with embossed Crest of Johore with 1903 3c. on 4c. affixed, a littlesoiled S$400-500

KEDAH

99 �� 1965 (Nov.) Orchid 1c. with black (orchid’s name and part of flower) omitted, fineunmounted mint. With normal for comparison. S.G. 115a, £250 S$180-220

100 �� B 1986-96 Agricultural Products, 10c. perf 14x131⁄4, a complete unmounted mint sheet(10x10) without watermark from Plate 11A; folded along central horizontalperforations. S.G. 155ca, £900 S$400-500


Postal Stationery

101 �S � POST CARDS: 1912 1c. and 1c. reply paid, 1925 2c. and 1926 2c.; and REGISTEREDENVELOPES: 1925 12c. and 1926 12c., both size G; each overprinted “SPECIMEN”,generally fine S$300-400

KELANTAN

102 �S 1921-28 Script 1c. to $1 set of thirteen overprinted “SPECIMEN”, fine mint. S.G. 14s-23s,£375 S$300-400

103 � 1937-40 1c. to $5 mint set of fifteen, all with gum toning otherwise fine. S.G. 40-54,£850 S$300-400

Postal Stationery

104 �S � POST CARDS: 1910 1c. and 3c., 1920 1c., 1922 2c., 1926 2c., 1927 4c. and 1937 2c.;ENVELOPE: 1937 5c.; and REGISTERED ENVELOPES: 1927 10c. and 1937 15c., both size G;each overprinted “SPECIMEN”, mostly fine S$600-800

MALACCA

105 �� + 1954-57 1c. to $5 set of sixteen in marginal blocks of four, the 4c. to 20c., 35c., 50c. and$1 with plate numbers, fresh and fine unmounted mint. S.G. 23-38, £220 S$300-400

106 �� –– 6c. grey vertical strip of five with margin at foot, each horizontal row with firstperforation hole missing, fine unmounted mint. Scarce. S.G. 27 S$200-250

107 �� 1983-86 Flowers, no watermark 20c., a lower left corner irregular block of fourteen, topright corner block of four and a marginal block of six (2x3), fine unmounted mint. S.G. 94, £960 S$400-500

NEGRI SEMBILAN

108 � 1898 (Dec.) “Four cents” on 8c. dull purple and ultramarine, variety surcharge double(green and red), fine mint. S.G. 19c, £850. Photo S$500-600

109 � 1937 6c. scarlet with stop omitted at right (R.10/4), gum disturbed otherwise fine.S.G. 27a, £550. Photo S$200-250

Postal Stationery

110 �S � POST CARDS: 1897 1c. and 1c. reply paid, 1936 2c. and 2c. reply paid and 1949 4c.(surface scuffs in lower corners); ENVELOPE: 1936 5c.; and REGISTERED ENVELOPE: 193615c. size G; each overprinted “SPECIMEN”, the odd minor tone spot otherwise fine S$400-500

PAHANG

111 � 1889 (Jan.) 8c. orange, some hinge remnants, fine mint. Rare, only 540 printed. B.P.A.Certificate (1980). S.G. 2, £1800. Photo S$1,600-2,000

112 � –– 8c. orange cancelled by part undated “PAHANG/P.O.” cancel, fine. Rare, only 540printed. S.G. 2, £1800. Photo S$1,600-2,000

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113 � 1891 2c. (Type 7) on 24c. green, some gum disturbance otherwise fine mint. Scarce, only936 printed. S.G. 9, £375 S$160-200

114 � –– 2c. (Type 7) on 24c. green, fine used. Scarce, only 936 printed. S.G. 9, £425. Photo S$350-450

115 � 1897 (Aug.) Kuala Lipis Provisionals, bisected horizontally, 2c. on half of 5c. blue and3c. on half of 5c. blue, originally the two halves of the same stamp on piece cancelled byPahang c.d.s. (7.11), some very minor discolouration and surface blemishes at left,otherwise fine and not affecting appearance. Very rare. B.P.A. Certificate (2005). S.G. 17,17a; £5000. Photo S$4,000-5,000

116 � –– bisected diagonally, 3c. on half of 5c. blue, fine used on small piece. S.G. 18d, £400.Photo S$250-300

117 � 1898-99 $1 green and pale green and $5 green and ultramarine, fine mounted mint. S.G. 23-24, £1775. Photo S$1,000-1,200

118 �� B 1986-96 Agricultural Products, 1c. perf 131⁄2x131⁄4, a complete unmounted mint sheet(10x10) from Plate 8A; folded along central horizontal perforations. S.G. 125b, £700 S$400-500

Postal Stationery

119 �S � POST CARDS: 1899 1c. and 1926 2c. and 2c. reply paid; ENVELOPE: 1936 5c. (a few lighttone spots); and REGISTERED ENVELOPE: 1936 15c. size G; each overprinted “SPECIMEN”,fine S$300-400

PENANG

120 �� 1965 Orchid 15c. marginal horizontal pair, variety imperforate between stamp andmargin, fine unmounted mint. Very rare, only 20 examples possible. Murray PayneCertificate (2010). Pierron MG142IMa, £175 S$200-250

PERAK

121 � 1880-81 CC 2c. brown overprinted with Type 4, cancelled by part “PA(ID)” h.s. and“B/172” obliterator, fine. S.G. 4, £700. Photo S$400-500

122 � 1883 (July) “2 CENTS” (Type 13) on 4c. rose (Type 11), very fine unused (slight traces ofgum). Rare. S.G. 15, £1100. Photo S$500-600

123 � –– “2 CENTS” (Type 13) on 4c. rose (Type 9), very fine unused. Very scarce. S.G. 16,£650. Photo S$350-450

124 1884-91 Setting 1 (Plate 1) 2c. pale rose with Type 16, unused with large part originalgum, small thin and short perfs at lower right, otherwise fine. Also a used example(creased) cancelled by oval of bars in red and light “SINGAPORE/P.O” h.s. S.G. 19 S$200-250

125 � 1886 “ONE CENT/PERAK” (Type 22) on 2c. pale rose, fine unused with part original gum.S.G. 25, £650. Photo S$400-500

126 � 1886 “One/CENT/PERAK” (Type 26) on 2c. pale rose, variety “One” inverted andshowing damaged “T” and “K” from position 3 of the triplet setting, unused withoutgum, light vertical crease not affecting fine appearance. Extremely scarce with fewrecorded. S.G. 29a, £3000. Photo S$1,500-1,800

127 � 1887-89 “One/CENT/PERAK” (Type 30) on 2c. pale rose, variety surcharge double,unused with large part original gum (slightly toned), small thin at top left cornerotherwise fine. S.G. 33a, £1200. Photo S$800-1,000

128 � –– “One/CENT/PERAK” (Type 32) on 2c. bright rose, a horizontal pair with the left stampshowing variety “PREAK” (R.6/1), fine mint. S.G. 35b/35ba, £850+. Photo S$600-800

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129 � 1891 1c. on 6c. lilac, the five listed types of surcharge, all with part or large part originalgum, Type 30 a fraction faded otherwise fine. S.G. 41-47, £680 S$300-4,000

130 �S 1892-95 1c. to 5c set of four overprinted “SPECIMEN” in the original UPU strips of three(2c. orange in strip of four), fine mint. Very scarce multiples. S.G. 61s-64s S$300-400

131 �P 1895-99 $25 name and duty plate die proof in black on glazed card (92x60mm.) dated“25 MAR 96”, fine. Photo S$1,000-1,200

132 � –– $25 green and orange, unused (regummed), a fraction faded and some light soilingthough a most presentable example of this great rarity. Photocopy of B.P.A. Certificate(2003). S.G. 80, £9000. Photo S$2,000-2,500

133 � �B 1900 “Three Cent.” on $1 green and pale green, a block of six (2x3) with margin at topshowing watermark inverted, unused with traces of original gum, some surface damage,a consequence of the surcharging process, fine. A rare multiple. B.P.A. Certificate (2011).S.G. 86w, £2400. Photo S$1,800-2,200

134 � –– “Three Cent.” on $2 green and carmine, variety surcharge double, one albino, fineunused with large part original gum. Extremely rare and unlisted in I.S.C. and StanleyGibbons. R.P.S. Certificate (2009). S.G. 74var. Photo S$1,600-2,000

135 �� B 1983 (Oct.) no watermark Flowers 20c., a lower right corner block of twenty (5x4), fineunmounted mint. S.G. 196, £1100 S$400-500

Official Stamps

136 � 1889 (Nov.) 2c. bright rose, variety overprint double, some slight gum disturbanceotherwise fine mint. S.G. O1a, £850. Photo S$500-600

137 � –– 8c. orange showing variety wide space between “G” and “S”, very fine mint. S.G. O4a, £180 S$150-180

138 � –– 24c. green (CC), unused with large part original gum (a few minor tones), fine. S.G. O8, £750. Photo S$500-600

Postal Stationery

139 �S � POST CARDS: 1899 1c. (2) and 1c. reply paid (2), and 1936 2c. green reply paid; andENVELOPE: 1936 5c. (fox spotted); each overprinted “SPECIMEN”, fine S$300-400

REVENUE STAMPS

140 1954 (1 Apr.) Form of Transfer of Shares bearing 1950 $25 in combination with BMA10c. (2), 50c. and $1 (2), all tied by “STAMP OFFICE/TAIPING” double-ring d.s.; also 1926(12 Feb.) promissory note bearing Kedah 25c., 50c. and $3 all with perfins, StraitsSettlements $1 (2) with Penang red embossed seal, one dated 1926, and StraitsSettlements $2 and $25 with Penang red embossed seal dated 1928, most unusual S$100-150

Judicial

141 � 1880 10c., 25c. 92), 50c. (3), $1 (3), $2 (2), $3 (2) and 1892 50c., all used, conditionfine for these. A scarce group S$1,200-1,500


142 � �B 1881-82 CC 2c. brown, a block of eighteen (6x3) with each horizontal row showing twotriplets of Types 1+2+3, unused with large part original gum (the lower half browned),the third vertical row with crease and the top right corner stamp with thin, otherwise fine.Extremely rare and believed to be the largest recorded multiple. S.G. 1-3, £5580+. Photo S$6,000-8,000

143 � 1891 2c. on 24c. green vertical pair (Types 36/37), fine mint. S.G. 45-46, £400. Photo S$300-400

144 �� + 1971 litho Butterfly 5c., a lower right corner block of four, variety imperforate betweenstamp and margin at right, fine unmounted mint. S.G. 148var. Photo S$400-500

145 �� + 1979 (Apr.) Flowers 25c. lower left corner block of four showing dramatic 9mm. upwardshift of the bottom row of perforations, unmounted mint. S.G. 164var S$200-250

146 �� B 1983 (Oct.) no watermark Flowers 20c., a marginal block of twenty (2x10) being the firsttwo rows of a sheet, fine unmounted mint. S.G. 169, £1100 S$400-500

147 �� B 1986-96 Agricultural Products, 30c. vertical block of ten (2x5) showing a dramatic shiftof perforations to left resulting in being part imperforate horizontally and imperforate atleft (roughly separated), unmounted mint; folded between second and third rows. S.G. 182var. Photo S$500-600

Postal Stationery

148 �S � POST CARDS: 1896 1c. and 1c. reply paid, and 1936 2c. (some light discolouration) and2c. reply paid; ENVELOPE: 1936 5c.; and REGISTERED ENVELOPE: 1936 15c. size G; eachoverprinted “SPECIMEN”, fine S$300-400

149 � 1930 (8 Feb.) FMS 6c. stationery envelope addressed to England, clearly cancelled by“ULU YAM/F.M.S.” double-ring d.s. (Type D5 State 1) and showing Kuala Lumpur c.d.s.on reverse S$250-300

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Judicial

150 � 1897-1902 $25 green and orange (4) overprinted “J” in black and 1900-02 $10 strip ofthree overprinted “Judicial” in red in combination with FMS 1900-01 5c. pair and single,20c. and $2 pair overprinted “Judicial” in red, all cancelled by “MAGISTRATESCOURT/KUALA LUMPUR” double-ring d.s. (2.7.1902) on piece, fine. Barefoot cat. £395 S$400-500

151 � �+ 1901 overprinted “J” in black on $25 green and orange, a block of four (some split perfs)on piece cancelled by Magistrates Court Kuala Lumpur double-ring d.s. (17.2.03), fine.ISC JD24. Photo S$450-550

152 � –– $25 green and orange strip of three overprinted “J” in black and 1900-02 $1 and $5overprinted “Judicial” in red, all cancelled by “MAGISTRATES COURT/KUALA LUMPUR”double-ring d.s. (11.11.1902) on piece, fine. Barefoot 12, 18a, 21a; £172 S$120-150

153 � –– $25 green and orange pair overprinted “J” in blue, neatly cancelled by “MAGISTRATESCOURT/KUALA LUMPUR” double-ring d.s. (5.1.1900) on small piece, fine. Barefoot 12b,£100 S$120-150

SUNGEI UJONG

154 � �+ 1881 CC 2c. brown block of four with Types 2 + 7, unused with large part original gum,the upper right stamp with two small tone spots on reverse, otherwise fine. A rare multiplein this condition. S.G. 6, £1600. Photo S$1,500-1,800

155 � –– 2c. brown overprinted with Types 2 + 7, fine unused with part original gum. S.G. 6,£400. Photo S$250-300

156 � –– 2c. brown overprinted with Types 9 + 13, fine unused with part original gum. S.G. 8,£375. Photo S$200-250

157 � 1882 CA 2c. brown overprinted with Type 15 (with stops), unused with large partoriginal gum (a few tone spots), fine. S.G. 12, £325. Photo S$160-200

158 � –– 2c. brown overprinted with Type 15 (without stops), fine unused with large partoriginal gum. S.G. 13, £275. Photo S$160-200

159 � 1882-84 10c. slate overprinted with Types 12 + 14, neatly cancelled with barred oval,small thin but very scarce. S.G. 26, £475. Photo S$250-300

160 � 1891 2c. (Type 23) on 24c. green (R.2/5), fine used with slightly smudged violetdatestamp. S.G. 47, £400. Photo S$250-300

TRENGGANU

161 � 1917-18 Red Cross 3c.+2c. carmine-red vertical pair, the upper stamp showing “2c.”twice, fine mint. S.G. 19j, £550. Photo S$400-500

162 � 1921-41 Script $5 green and red on yellow, fine mint. S.G. 44, £500. Photo S$350-450

163 � 1922 (Apr.) Malaya-Borneo Exhibition 1c. to $5 set of eleven, fine mint. S.G. 48-58,£475. Photo for $5 S$300-400

164 � –– $3 green and red on green showing small second “A”, fine mint. S.G. 57d, £325.Photo S$250-300

Postal Stationery

165 �S � POST CARDS: 1911 1c. and 3c., 1922 2c. (2) and 4c. (2); and REGISTERED ENVELOPES:1922 10c. and 1928 15c., both size G; each overprinted “SPECIMEN”, some of the cardsa little discoloured otherwise fine S$400-500

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166 A mint and used collection including Straits Settlements 1867 (Sept.) 11⁄2c. to 32c. used,1892-99 1c. to $5 used, 1902-03 and 1904-10 to $5 mint and used, 1936-37 1c. to $5mint and used, and 1937-41 1c. to $5 mint and used; Malayan States including 1949-55and 1960 sets mint and used for Johore, Kedah, Kelantan, Malacca (also 1954-57 set mintand used), Negri Sembilan, Pahang, Penang (also 1954-57 set mint and used), Perak,Perlis, Selangor, and Trengganu, and Singapore KGVI sets mint and used. A good lotwith condition generally fine S$10,000-12,000

167 � A miscellany of mainly postal stationery cards with items from Straits Settlements (9),Johore (4), Perak (2), Malaysia and Singapore (4). Very mixed S$200-250

JAPANESE OCCUPATION ISSUES

JOHORE

168 � 1c., 4c, 8c., 10c. and 12c., each in a block of six (3x2) with the top right stamp in eachshowing variety second character sideways, all with toned gum; the 1c. block with toprow split into a single and pair and the 4c, block split horizontally, otherwise fine. S.G. JD6/a-JD12/a, £2275. Photo S$800-1,000

169 � 1942 (8 Dec.) Official 4s. on 4c. card registered to Singapore, bearing Japan 3s., 5s., 8s.and 25s., all tied by “JOHORE BHARU/1” double-ring d.s., showing two strikes of 1stAnniversary of Greater East Asia War datestamp with arrival c.d.s. on reverse; some lightstaining around perforations. Photo S$250-300

KEDAH

170 � 1942 (May) “DAI NIPPON/2602” on $2 green and brown, variety overprint double (thesecond impression is faint and struck well to the right), neatly tied by Japanese type c.d.s.on piece, fine. Rare. ISCJ216a, unpriced; unlisted in S.G. Photo S$400-500

MALACCA

171 � 1942 (23 Apr.) 3c. green block of four with the left vertical pair showing right half ofchop and the left pair with the right half, centrally cancelled (not tied) by Malacca double-ring d.s. on locally addressed day of issue envelope. S.G. J47. Photo S$250-300

172 � 2c. green post card showing inverted Malacca chop, addressed to Singapore, cancelled byMalacca double-ring d.s. on day of issue; some light staining etc. at left. Photo S$1,000-1,200

PENANGOkugawa Seal

173 � �+ 3c. green block of four showing inverted handstamps, gum a little browned, fine mint.ISC J220a; S.G. 58var. Photo S$500-600

174 � �+ 3c. green block of four, the upper pair sharing handstamp, the lower pair with additionalhandstamp between, gum a fraction browned, fine mint. S.G. J58 var. Photo S$800-1,000

175 � �+ 3c. green block of four, the upper left stamp with handstamp double, gum a fractionbrowned, fine mint. S.G. J58 var. Photo S$500-600

176 � 40c. scarlet and dull purple clearly tied on locally addressed day of issue envelope, fine.S.G. J64 S$200-250PROVENANCE:Milo D. Rowell, June 1999

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177 � Four day of issue covers, all addressed locally, comprising 1c.+2c.+3c pair, 1c.+2c.pair+3c, 1c.+3c. pairs, and 8c., fine S$300-400

178 � Four day of issue envelopes, all addressed locally, each bearing 5c. in combination withvarious “DAI NIPPON/2602/PENANG” values to 3c.; some faults S$120-150

Itchiburi Seal

179 � �+ 1c. black block of four, fine mint. B.P.A. Certificate (1997). S.G. J69, £640. Photo S$400-500

180 � 3c. green used with Straits Settlements 5c. brown with Okugawa seal on locally addressedday of issue envelope, fine. S.G. J59, J71 S$200-250

181 � 8c. grey clearly tied on locally addressed day of issue envelope, fine. S.G. J73 S$200-250PROVENANCE:Milo D. Rowell, June1999

“DAI NIPPON” Overprints

182 � A predominantly mint range to $1 including 2c. with overprint misplaced to left (3) anda block of six (3x2) on cover with the centre stamp in the lower row with large part of“PENANG” missing; 8c. lower right corner block of twelve (6x2), block of six and two usedblocks of four each showing variety “N PPON”; 12c. block of four with overprintmisplaced downwards; and 15c. block of four with overprint misplaced sideways. A finelot. S.G. J78-J85, J87 S$400-500

183 �� + 2c. orange block of four, variety overprint inverted, one with slight paper wrinkleotherwise fresh and fine unmounted mint. ISC J240b; S.G. J78a, £640. Photo S$600-800

184 �� B 5c. brown lower right corner block of six (3x2) with plate number, the top right stampshowing variety “N PPON”, fine unmounted mint. ISC J242a; S.G. J80a, £200+ S$150-180

185 � �+ 10c. dull purple marginal block of four, variety overprint double, one inverted, theupper right stamp with small thin at right, otherwise fine mint. ISC J244d; S.G. J82b,£1600. Photo S$800-1,000

186 �� + 15c. ultramarine marginal block of four, variety overprint inverted, fine unmountedmint. ISC J246b; S.G. J84b, £1600. Photo S$1,000-1,200

187 � 15c. ultramarine, variety overprint inverted, fine mint. ISC J246b; S.G. J84b, £400.Photo S$250-300

188 � 15c. ultramarine, variety overprint double, fine mint. ISC J246c; S.G. J84c, £550. Photo S$400-500

SELANGOR

Agri-horticultural Exhibition

189 � 2c. orange with variety “C” for “G” in “SELANGOR” and 8c. (3) used on “Yong Ah Tee”envelope (some light foxing) registered to Klang, fine. ISC J201a; S.G. J90a. Photo S$250-300

190 � �+ 2c. orange marginal block of four, variety overprint inverted, fine mint. ISC J201c; S.G. J90b, £1200. Photo S$700-900

191 � �+ 2c. orange and 8c. grey used blocks of four showing variety overprint inverted and onein each showing “C” for “G” in “SELANGOR”, both with some minor fox marks otherwisefine. The only known such blocks with variety. Brandon Certificate (1999) for both. ISC J201b/c-J202bc; S.G. J90a/b-J91ab. Photo S$2,500-3,000

192 � �B 8c. grey top right corner plate number block of six (3x2), the centre stamp in the upperrow showing variety “C” for “G” in “SELANGOR”, fine mint. ISC J202a; S.G. J91a, £400.Photo S$300-400

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193 � 8c. grey strip of thee with one showing variety “C” for “G” in “SELANGOR” and 2c. on“Yong Ah Tee” envelope (some minor foxing) registered to Klang, fine. ISC J202a; S.G. J91a. Photo S$300-400

194 � 8c. grey showing variety “C” for “G” in “SELANGOR” and 2c. on envelope addressed toMalacca; red arrow indicator stuck to 8c., otherwise fine S$200-250

SINGAPORE

195 �� B 15c. ultramarine marginal block of six (3x2), each showing variety handstamp sideways,a fraction gum toned otherwise fine unmounted mint. ISC J5b; S.G. 96 var. Photo S$1,200-1,500

196 � 15c. ultramarine, a marginal block of twelve (6x2), the lower row showing varietyhandstamp inverted, neatly cancelled by Japanese type c.d.s. on locally addressed andregistered 1942 (1 May) envelope. ISC J5c. Photo S$2,000-2,500

197 � 15c. ultramarine block of four showing variety handstamp inverted, cancelled to orderwith red 1st Anniversary h.s. on locally addressed envelope which also bears a 2c. block offour. ISC J5c. Photo S$1,500-1,800

198 � 15c. ultramarine top left corner block of four, the lower pair with variety handstampinverted, used with 2c. orange marginal block of six (3x2) each with variety handstampinverted, both cancelled by Japanese type c.d.s. on locally addressed and registered 1942(1 May) envelope. Photo S$2,500-3,000

GENERAL ISSUES - SINGLE FRAME CHOP

Straits Settlements

199 1c. (3, two marginal), 2c. (2, one used), 3c., 8c. (4, one used) and 15c. (used), all withinverted red handstamp; generally fine S$1,000-1,200

200 � �B 1c. black top left corner plate number block of fifty-six (8x7) with red handstamp showingextra handstamp between the fifth and sixth stamps on the sixth horizontal row, freshand fine mint. ISC J13e S$1,000-1,200

201 � �B 2c. green lower right corner plate number block of six (3x2) with red handstamp, allshowing variety handstamp inverted, one with small thin otherwise fresh and fine mint.Rare. ISC J14c. Photo S$5,000-6,000

202 � 2c. green with red handstamp, variety handstamp inverted, fine mounted mint. Rare.ISC J14c. Photo S$800-1,000

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203 � �+ 2c. orange, two blocks of four with handstamp in red, one block with the lower rightstamp with handstamp inverted, also two singles (one used) with handstamp inverted,fine. ISC J15d S$700-900

204 �� B 2c. orange with red handstamp, a block of fifteen (5x3) with margin at right, all with variety handstamp inverted, fresh and fine unmounted mint. A scarce multiple. ISC J15d. Photo S$2,000-2,500

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205 � �+ 2c. orange with red handstamp, a block of four with margin at right, each showing varietyhandstamp inverted, fine mint. ISC J15d. Photo S$500-600

206 � �+ 2c. orange with red handstamp, a lightly cancelled block of four, each showing varietyhandstamp inverted, fine. ISC J15d. Photo S$500-600

207 � 2c. orange with handstamp in red, a marginal vertical pair with variety handstampinverted used with 1c. corner pair on philatelic locally addressed envelope, fine. ISCJ15d. Photo S$400-500

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208 � 2c. orange with red handstamp, two corner blocks of four and a marginal strip of four,each showing variety handstamp inverted, one stamp in one of the blocks additionallypartly doubled, all cancelled by Japanese type c.d.s. on locally addressed and registeredenvelope, fine. Rare. ISC J15d. Photo S$4,000-5,000

209 � �B 2c. orange with red handstamp, a top left corner block of nine from the lower pane withtwo showing variety handstamp double, fine mint. ISC J15e. Photo S$300-400

210 �� B 8c. grey with red handstamp, a block of twenty (4x5) with margin at right, each withhandstamp inverted, fresh and fine unmounted mint. A rare multiple. ISC J18d S$2,000-2,500

211 �� + 8c. grey with red handstamp, a block of four each with handstamp inverted, a fractiongum toned otherwise fine unmounted mint. ISC J18d. Photo S$400-500

212 � �B 8c. grey with red handstamp, a block of nine, the centre stamp showing varietyhandstamp inverted, a little gum toned otherwise fine mint. ISC J18d S$250-300

213 � �+ 8c. grey with red handstamp, a block of four each showing variety handstamp inverted,the top left stamp with some tiny marks at top otherwise fine and lightly cancelled. ISC J18d. Photo S$400-500

214 � 8c. grey with handstamp in red, a horizontal pair, the left stamp with handstampomitted, used with 2c. orange and 3c. grey blocks of four with the top right stampsshowing handstamp double, 3c. vertical pair showing additional handstamp between,and 8c. block of four with the lower pair showing additional handstamp between, all cancelled by Singapore Japanese type c.d.s. on locally addressed and registered 1942(5 Dec.) envelope. Very rare. Photo S$4,000-5,000

215 � �B 15c. ultramarine with handstamp in red, a lower right corner plate number block of six(3x2), each showing variety handstamp inverted, gum a fraction toned and two withvery minor gum thinspots, otherwise fresh and fine mint. ISC J21d. Photo S$600-800

216 �� + 15c. ultramarine with red handstamp, a marginal block of four with each showinghandstamp inverted, gum a fraction toned otherwise fine unmounted mint. ISC J21d.Photo S$500-600

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217 � �+ 15c. with handstamp in red, a marginal block of four each with variety handstampinverted, fine mint. ISC J21d. Photo S$500-600

218 � �+ 15c. with handstamp in red, a block of four each with variety handstamp inverted, fineand lightly cancelled. ISC J21d. Photo S$500-600

219 � 15c. ultramarine with handstamp in red, variety handstamp inverted, fine mounted mint.ISC J21d S$200-250

220 �� + 15c. ultramarine with handstamp in red, a marginal block of four with the upper pairshowing additional handstamp between, gum a fraction toned otherwise fineunmounted mint. ISC J21e. Photo S$300-400

221 � 15c. ultramarine with handstamp in red, a vertical pair with the upper stamp showingvariety handstamp double, fine and lightly cancelled. ISC J21e. Photo S$300-400

222 � 15c. ultramarine with handstamp in red, a vertical pair with the lower stamp showingvariety handstamp double, fine and lightly cancelled. ISC J21e. Photo S$300-400

Negri Sembilan

223 � 40c. scarlet and dull purple with handstamp in black, variety handstamp inverted, usedon small piece with “DAI NIPPON/2602/MALAYA” 30c.; a few shortish perfs otherwise fine.Very rare. ISC J41b. Photo S$1,500-1,800

Pahang

224 �� + 30c. dull purple and orange with handstamp in red, a block of four with the lower pairshowing variety handstamp inverted, fresh and fine unmounted mint. Unlisted in ISC.Photo S$800-1,000

Perak

225 � 2c. orange with handstamp in brown (minor faults) and 3c. green with handstamp inblack, both with variety handstamp inverted, mint. ISc J70e var, J71a S$200-250

226 � 3c. green with handstamp in black, a horizontal strip of four showing variety handstampinverted, fine unused with part original gum. ISC J71a S$400-500

227 � 3c. green with handstamp in black, a horizontal strip of three showing variety handstampinverted, fine unused with part original gum. ISC J71a S$300-400

228 � 3c. green with handstamp in black, variety handstamp inverted, fine mint. ISC J71a S$120-150

229 � 30c. dull purple and orange with handstamp in black, a block of four and a horizontalpair, one in each showing variety handstamp double; the pair with some minor surfaceblemishes otherwise fine mint. ISC J79b S$250-300

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230 � �B $1 black and red on blue with handstamp in brown, a lower right corner block of thirty(5x6) with plate number, one stamp with small thinnng. A fine mint block which isbelieved to the largest extant. ISC J82a; S.G. J203a, £13,500. Photo S$10,000-12,000

Selangor

231 � 1c. black with upright handstamp in red and 5c. brown with upright handstamp in violet,used with Pahang 8c. with handstamp in black, all tied by Kuala Lumpur double-ring d.s.on 1942 (20 Apr.) envelope S$200-250




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232 A mainly mint range including Straits Settlements 2c. blocks of six and four and singles(4 one on cover) and 8c. block of four (gum toned) all with overprint inverted; NegriSembilan 1c. and Perak 3c. pairs with overprint omitted on unaddressed cover; NegriSembilan 1c. block of four and pair (used on cover with Straits 2c. block) with overprintomitted, 2c. block of six on cover with two showing extra figure “8”; Pahang 8c. blockof four and vertical pair with one in each showing extra figure “8”; Perak 3c. and 8c. (2,one on cover) blocks of four and a mint corner block of six with overprint inverted. A good lot S$500-600

Perak

233 � �B 8c. scarlet, a complete mint sheet (twice folded) showing variety overprint inverted, fine.S.G. J248a, £450 S$250-300

234 � �B 8c. scarlet, a complete mint sheet (twice folded) showing variety overprint inverted, fine.S.G. J248a, £450 S$250-300

Selangor

235 � Unissued 1c., 5c., 10c., 30c., $1 and $2, fine mint, some with hinge remainders. ISC J180-J185; S.G. cat. £750 S$400-500

GENERAL ISSUES - “DAI NIPPON/YUBIN” OVERPRINT

Perak

236 � �B 2c. on 5c. brown block of six (3x2), variety overprint inverted and surcharge omitted,fine mint. S.G. 261b, £270 S$200-250

237 � �B 8c. scarlet, a complete mint sheet with overprint inverted, folded, fine. S.G. J262a,£1300 S$600-800

Selangor

238 � Unissued 3c. green, slightly toned, fine mint. ISC J255; S.G. cat. £350. Photo S$300-400

GENERAL ISSUES - “Kanji” OVERPRINTS

239 A mainly mint range including Straits Settlements 8c. block of four with overprintedinverted, and 12c. corner block of six and 40c. corner blocks of ten and six with one ineach showing second Chinese character smaller; Negri Sembilan 1c. block of four, Perak2c. (Type 22) on 5c. block of four and Selangor 3c. blocks of four (2) and 12c., eachshowing sideways second character; Perak 5c. blocks of ten and four showing overprintmisplaced downwards; and Selangor 3c. corner block of eighteen (3x6) showing overprintmisplaced sideways. An interesting lot S$300-400

Negri Sembilan

240 � �B 6c. (Type 21) on 5c. brown complete mint sheet (folded) showing doubling of theoverprint and surcharge, fine. S.G. J268 S$500-600

241 �� B 6c. (Type 21) on 5c. brown, a lower right corner block of twenty (5x4) with imprint,variety overprint and surcharge inverted, fine unmounted mint. A rare multiple. S.G. J268a, £4500. Photo S$2,500-3,000


Perak

242 � 1c. with second character sideways, 8c. marginal block of six (3x2) with overprintinverted, and 10c. and 30c. with smaller second character, fine mint S$300-400

243 � �B 2c. (Type 22) on 5c. brown, a block of eighteen (3x6) showing surcharge inverted, finemint. S.G. J274a, £324 S$180-220

Selangor

244 � $1 top left corner plate block of six (3x2), $2 marginal blocks of fifteen (5x3) and four,and $5 top left corner plate block of four, one $1 and $5 showing smaller secondcharacter, fine mint. S.G. J285-J287 S$250-300

245 � $5 used with 15c. and $1.50 on 30c. on 1945 (9 Mar.) envelope to Penang, fine S$150-180

Postage Due Stamps

246 �� B 1942 Dai Nippon 4c. green, a complete unmounted mint sheet (10x10), central verticalfold and gum toned, fine. S.G. JD30, £1700 S$1,000-1,200

247 �� B –– Dai Nippon 4c. green, a complete unmounted mint sheet (10x10), central vertical foldand gum toned, fine. S.G. JD30, £1700 S$1,000-1,200

248 �� B –– Dai Nippon 8c. scarlet, a complete unmounted mint sheet (10x10), central verticalfold and gum toned, fine. S.G. JD31, £2800 S$1,600-2,000

REVENUES

249 � 1943 (27 Aug.) unoverprinted Kelantan 2c. stationery card, addressed locally, bearing“FISCAL” handstamp on Straits Settlements 2c. and Negri Sembilan 2c. with “DAINIPPON/2602/MALAYA” overprint, and Perak 2c. on 5c. (3, two types) and Selangor 1c.with “Kanji” overprint, all tied by “KOTA BHARU/KELANTAN” double-ring d.s. Philatelicbut scarce. Photo S$800-1,000

Johore

250 � 6c. on 8c. (1940 Sultan Ibrahim) marginal vertical pair tied by Penang Japanese type c.d.s.on locally addressed Straits Settlements 1945 (21 Aug.) 15c. registered envelope with“Kanji” overprint, fine. Photo S$400-500

251 � $10 (3 including a pair) and $50 (2, one handstamped in black the other in red), finemint. ISC JF27, JF28. Photo S$1,000-1,200

Kedah

252 �� B 6c. carmine block of sixty (10x6) from the foot of a sheet, each with boxed Tax h.s., the left half showing handstamp inverted; margin at right folded, fine unmounted mint.A rare multiple. ISC AT1/a S$1,000-1,200

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253 � �B 6c. carmine block of thirty-two (4x8) each with handstamp inverted and one withhandstamp double, fine mint. ISC AT1a/var S$800-1,000

254 � 6c. carmine marginal block of six (3x2), vertical pair and single with handstamp invertedand a pair, the left stamp with handstamp inverted, and $1 black and green vertical pairwith handstamp inverted, fine mint. ISC AT 1a, AT6a S$300-400

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Penang

255 � 1942 (Mar.) $25 purple and blue on blue, $100 purple and red on blue and $500 purpleand orange, each handstamped with Okugawa seal in red and cancelled by “DAINIPPON/STAMP OFFICE PENANG” oval d.s. in violet, the $500 on small piece; the $25 withtwo pulled perfs at top, otherwise fine. An extremely rare set of high values. Each withB.P.A. Certificate (2011). Photo S$45,000-50,000

256 1942 (24 July) “SUMMONS” (split along central horizontal fold), bearing StraitsSettlements $5 with Okugawa seal clearly tied by “DAI NIPPON/STAMP OFFICE, PENANG”oval d.s. in violet and with punch hole at top, fine. Rare S$800-1,000

257 1943 (23 Feb.) Conveyance bearing Straits Settlements 10c., 15c. and $1 overprinted“DAI NIPPON/2602/PENANG” (the 15c. showing variety “N PPON”) and Perak $5overprinted “DAI NIPPON/2602/MALAYA”, all tied by “DAI NIPPON/STAMP OFFICE, PENANG”oval d.s. in violet, fine S$300-400




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258 � 1942 (18 Nov.) envelope bearing Perak 5c. with Kanji overprint tied by bi-lingualDebaw double-ring d.s. and showing, on reverse, clear “LETPADAN R.M.S./SORTING” d.s.(24.11). A rare usage. Photo S$800-1,000

MALAYAN POST OFFICES IN DUTCH EAST INDIES

259 � 1944 (4 Nov.) 4c. stationery card to Dabo Singkep, cancelled by light Puloe SamboeJapanese type c.d.s. (Type JD4) and showing violet censor chop alongside. Photo S$600-800

260 � 1943 (21 May) envelope registered from Tanjong Pinang to Singapore bearing, onreverse, Straits Settlements 8c. vertical pair and Selangor 3c. with Kanji overprint andPictorial 4c., all tied by “TANJONG PINANG” double-ring d.s. (Type JD4) and the 8c.additionally tied by bi-lingual arrival d.s. and violet censor chop. Attractive. Photo S$2,500-3,000

THAI OCCUPATION OF MALAYA

Kelantan

261 � �B 1943 (Nov.) 10c. top right corner block of six (3x2) with margin at right, fine unused;also forged 4c. top right corner block of four and a marginal strip of three. S.G. TK5,£1750. Photo S$1,000-1,200

BRUNEI

Japanese Occupation Issues

262 �� B 3c. blue-green with blue overprint, a complete sheet (10x5), fresh and fine unmountedmint. S.G. J4, £1400 S$1,000-1,200

263 �� B 6c. greenish grey, a complete sheet (5x10), some split perfs otherwise fresh and fineunmounted mint. S.G. J7, £2000 S$1,500-2,000

LABUAN

Postal Stationery

264 �S � 1893 1c. and 3c. reply paid cards, both handstamped “SPECIMEN”, very fine S$150-200

MALAYSIA

265 �� 1966 (Feb.) National Monument 10c., variety blue omitted, fine unmounted mint.Pierron MY62MCa, £250; S.G. 31a, £150 S$200-250

266 �� 1970 (Aug.) Butterflies 75c., a complete vertical strip of ten showing a progressive andmajor downward shift of the horizontal perforations resulting in the denomination beingbelow country name at top, unmounted mint. S.G. 67var S$250-300


267 �� 1974 (Sept.) 25th Anniversary of National Electricity Board, 30c. horizontal pair withmargin at foot, variety silver omitted, unmounted mint; both with some minor tonespots on reverse. With normal for comparison. S.G. 120var S$400-500

268 � 1979 (Jan.) 20th Anniversary of Central Bank of Malaysia, 10c. marginal horizontal pair,the left stamp showing first vertical row of perforations dramatically shifted to right, fineunused without gum. S.G. 198var S$120-150

269 �� B 1983 (Oct.) Wildlife, no watermark 40c. Malayan Flying Lemur, a complete sheet(10x10), fresh and fine unmounted mint. S.G. 273, £375 S$400-500

270 �� 1990-2004 unmounted mint collection contained in a box, apparently completeincluding miniature sheets, sheetlets, etc, a range of booklets for Malaysia 1995-2000,Malaysia Federal Territory and Malayan States 1973-79 and 1993; also Singapore 1990-2004 apparently complete including miniature sheets, sheetlets, framas etc, plus booklets1969-2000 (not complete), and Brunei 1990-2004 S$500-600

271 �� B 1993 (Sept.) 14th Commonwealth Forestry Conference 30c., 50c. and RM1 half sheetsof fifty, all with Bangkok ‘93 Stamp Exhibition logo incorporated, fine unmounted mint.ISC 498-500, RM5750 S$600-800

Note: These stamps were only available from the Malaysia stand at the exhibition and in verylimited quantities from the philatelic bureau.

272 �� B 1993 (Oct.) Kingfishers 30c. block of sixty (10x6) being the bottom six rows of a sheet,variety imperforate between stamps and margin at right, fine unmounted mint. S.G. 512var S$1,500-2,000

273 �� B 1996 (May) Birds of Prey 50c., a complete unmounted mint sheet (5x10) showing varietyimperforate between stamp and margin at top; folded along central horizontalperforations. S.G. 605var S$500-700

Postage Dues

274 �� B 1966-71 ordinary paper, 1c. rose, 2c. indigo, 4c. apple-green and 12c. reddish violet, eachin a complete sheet (10x10) fresh and fine unmounted mint. S.G. D1-D3, D6; £205 S$300-400

275 �� B –– chalk-surfaced paper, 8c. bright blue-green, 20c. brown-purple and 50c. olive-bistre,each in a complete mint sheet (10x10), fresh and fine unmounted mint. S.G. D4a, D7a,D8a; £1,1750 S$1,800-2,200

276 �� B 1972 (May) glazed paper 8c. turquoise-blue, 10c. dull ultramarine and 50c. pale olive-bistre, each in a complete mint sheet (10x10), fresh and fine unmounted mint. S.G. D12,D13, D16; £2,150 S$3,000-4,000

Federal Territory Issues

277 �� B 1986-96 Agricultural Products, 10c. perf 14x133⁄4, a complete unmounted mint sheet(10x10) frm Plate 11A with watermark inverted; folded along central horizontalperforations. S.G. K18cw, £900 S$300-400

278 �� B –– 30c. perf 14x141⁄2, a complete unmounted mint sheet (10x10) from Plate 13A withwatermark inverted; folded along central horizontal perforations. S.G. K21fw £900 S$300-400

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281 � 1868 (3 Jan.) envelope from New Zealand to Miss Burdett Coutts in London, written byRajah Brooke, bearing NZ 6d. cancelled by Auckland duplex, showing red arrivaldatestamp (2.3) with recipient’s notation at top; some faults to adhesive and envelope,nevertheless attractive. Photo S$1,200-1,500

PROVENANCE:“Miri”, March 1990

280 � 1863 (June) envelope to Miss Brown in London, a companion to Miss Burdett Coutts,written by Rajah Brooke, marked “Marseilles”, bearing India 1856-66 2a. and 8a., bothcancelled “B/172” at Singapore, showing red crayon “1/2” with recipient’s notation atleft and, on reverse, clear “SINGAPORE/P.O.” double-ring d.s. in red (6.63). Delightful.Photo S$10,000-12,000

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282 � 1888 (18 Oct.) envelope to Jersey, bearing 1871 3c. tied by light Sarawak c.d.s., incombination with Straits Settlements 1882 tied by circular undated “SINGAPORE/P.O”h.s., showing Singapore c.d.s. alongside with arrival datestamp (20.11) on reverse. A neatand most attractive franking showing a very late usage and an overpayment of 2 cents.Photo S$10,000-12,000

1889-92 Provisional Issue

283 � “one cent.” (Type 6) on 3c. purple and blue, variety no stop after “cent”, fine mint. S.G. 23a, £250. Photo S$180-220

284 � 2c. on 8c. green and carmine, variety surcharge double, unused with large part originalgum, perfs at foot slightly clipped otherwise fine. S.G. 24a, £475. Photo S$300-400

285 � 5c. (Type 8) on 12c. green and blue, variety surcharge double, unused with large partoriginal gum; small surface mark in hair otherwise fine. B.P.A. Certificate (2002). S.G. 25c, £1300. Photo S$800-1,000

286 � 5c. (Type 9) on 12c. green and blue, fine unused with part original gum. S.G. 26, £250.Photo S$150-180

287 � 5c. (Type 9) on 12c. green and blue, fine used. S.G. 26, £275. Photo S$180-220

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288 � 1892 (May) “ONE/CENT” on 3c. brown on yellow, variety surcharge double, very fineunused. S.G. 27f, £450. Photo S$300-400


289 � 1893 (2 Aug.) envelope probably from Bishop George Hose to London and re-addressedlocally, bearing 1888 2c. tied by Sarawak c.d.s., in combination with Straits Settlements1883 5c. tied by Singapore c.d.s. (4.8) and showing London arrival datestamp (4.9) onreverse; the envelope with pressed central vertical crease, nevertheless a most attractivemixed franking. Photo S$3,000-4,000

Note: This envelope is addressed to Sir John Tankerville Goldney (1846-1902), a Britishbarrister, who rose to be Chief Justice of Trinidad and Tobago, and was also High Sheriff ofWiltshire in 1910. He is also notable for introducing golf to Singapore in 1891.

290 � 1923 (Jan.) first printing, 2c. on 12c. lower left corner pair with plate number, bothshowing thick, narrower “W” in “TWO” (R.10/1-2), fine used. A scarce positional piece.S.G. 73a, £200 S$150-180

291 �� 1965 (Nov.) Orchids 2c., variety yellow-olive (stems) omitted, fine unmounted mint.S.G. 213c, £160 S$120-150

Postal Stationery

292 �S � CARD: 1900-02 4c. reply paid card handstamped “ULTRAMAR” in blue, fine. REGISTEREDENVELOPES: 1913 10c. (sizes G and H) overprinted “SPECIMEN” (a few light fox marks),1931 15c. (sizes G, H and K, the last two with fold) overprinted “SPECIMEN” and 193415c. (sizes G, H and K2, the last with fold at left) perforated “SPECIMEN”; some a littletoned though otherwise a good clean lot S$800-1,000

Revenue Stamps

293 �� 1918-27 3c. to $10 set of ten with additional 10c., 50c., $1 and $2 shades, unused withfull original gum (some a little browned ); the odd tone spot otherwise fine. ISC R11-R21 S$200-250

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294 1948-68 predominantly mounted mint collection including 1948-52 perf 14 1c. to $5with additional $2 and $5 and perf 171⁄2x18 1c. to $5 with some additional values to 50c.in blocks of four, 1948 Wedding $5 corner plate block of four and singles (2, one used),and 1955-59 1c. to $5, 1962-66 1c. to $5, also some Malayan Federation and Malaysiaincluding 1965 Birds 25c. to $10. A fine lot S$800-1,000

295 � �+ 1948 perf 14 1c. to $5, the set of fifteen in corner plate number blocks of four, finemounted mint. Most attractive. S.G. 1-15, £720 S$400-500

296 �� B 1980 Ships, 1c. Hainan Junk, two complete sheets (10x10), plates 1A and 1B, fresh andfine unmounted mint. S.G. 364, £200 S$250-300

297 1949 (14 Jan.) Indenture bearing 1947 $25 pair and 1948 Silver Wedding $5 (2), all tiedby Stamp Office red embossed seal, fine S$500-700

298 �� 1953 $25, $100 and $500, fresh and fine unmounted mint. ISC R4-R6 S$1,000-1,200

299 � 1956 Indenture bearing $25, $100 and $500 in combination with Q.E. $1, $2 and $5(4), all neatly cancelled with red embossed datestamps; the $100 and $500 sharing smallfaults at top, otherwise fine and colourful S$300-400

THAILAND

POSTAL STATIONERY

300 �S � 1928 2s. and 3s. and 1933 2s. cards, and 1933 10s. letter sheet, each handstamped“SPECIMEN”, all with some foxing; also unused 1941 15s. registered envelope (defective) S$400-500

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301 �S � 1889 11⁄2a., the rejected die, an unused example handstaped “ULTRAMAR” in blue, freshand fine. Rare. Photo S$1,000-1,200

302 �S � 1899 4a. handstamped “ULTRAMAR” in blue, fresh and fine unused. Photo S$400-500

Letter Cards

303 �S 1901 2a., 4a. (right margin detached), 10a. and 12a., all unused and handstamped“ULTRAMAR” in blue; the 2a. and 10a. with some light staining otherwise fine. Scarce S$800-1,000


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304 � 1836 (18 Aug.) Officer’s entire letter to London, headed “Fort Lismore” and showing, onreverse across join, framed “INDIA LETTER/GRAVESEND” and arrival datestamp (9.2), bothin red. Fort Lismore was situated in the State of Nanning which had been annexed toMalacca after two ineptly conducted campaigns. The Fort had been built to house theoccupation troops, which by 1836 had been reduced to 1 officer and 40 men as thecountry was perfectly quiet. A full transcript and the story of the campaign was publishedin the “Postal History International” Vol. 2 No. 11, page 416 (a copy is included withthe lot). An important historical document in an excellent state of preservation. Photo S$6,000-8,000PROVENANCE:Charles Taylor, May 1981

305 � 1870 (9 Nov.) envelope from India to Malacca, franked 4a.; upon arrival the letter wasreaddressed to Singapore showing the only recorded example of “MALACCA/P.O” double-ring d.s. (Type D2) in red (3.12) and, on reverse, clear Singapore arrival c.d.s. (5.12).Photo S$600-800

306 � 1874 (9 Nov.) underpaid envelope from India to Butterworth, franked with 1⁄2a.; theenvelope was missent to Malacca and re-routed to Penang, showing legible“MALACCA/G.P.O” double-ring d.s. (Type D3) for 28 November (latest recorded date)and endorsed 12c. due. The envelope with flap and piece of top missing caused throughopening. Photo S$500-600

307 � 1886 (5 Oct.) home-made envelope to Singapore, bearing 1883 2c. tied by “B/172”obliterator and showing light “MALACCA/PAID” c.d.s. (Type PD3) in red with arrivaldatestamp (16.10) on reverse. Photo S$600-800

308 � 1890 (17 Apr.) envelope registered to Surabaya bearing, on reverse, 1882 8c. vertical pair(a little stained) clearly tied by “MALACCA” c.d.s. (Type D5), showing Singapore (19.4)and various transit and arrival datestamps alongside with Type R3 registration d.s. on face;1892 (21 Dec.) “red band” envelope (faults) to Singapore, bearing 1883-91 2c. tied by“MALACCA” c.d.s. (Type D4) S$300-400

309 � 1909 (21 Aug.) 10c. registered envelope to London bearing, on reverse, KE 3c. verticalstrip of four cancelled by “MALACCA” c.d.s. (Type D11) with Singapore transit d.s. (23.8)alongside and showing, on face, Type R7 registration d.s. (earliest recorded date) and“A.R” h.s. (Type AR2) S$250-300


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311 � 1924 (29 May) OHMS envelope from the Malacca Volunteer Corps to Birmingham,showing fine “Lion/BRITISH/EMPIRE/EXHIBITION/1924” d.s. (Type HS1 State 1), and1925 (16 Mar.) unsealed envelope to Johore, bearing KGV 2c. tied by similar d.s. butwith “1924” removed (Type HS1 State 2; earliest recorded date). A fine pair S$400-500

312 � 1931 (22 Apr.) unstamped envelope (with contents) from India to Malacca bearing, onreverse, Postage Due 12c. tied by framed “CHARGE NOT COLLECTED/FRESH LABELREQUIRED” (Type I 11) and Malacca double-ring d.s. (9.5); the addressee had left sostruck with framed “Gone, no address/(Parti sans address)/Retour” (Type I 15; the onlyrecorded example) and sent to the Dead Letter Office Malacca (15.5) and then onto theMadras DLO. Photo S$600-800

Alor Gajah

313 � 1913 (7 July) 1c. stationery card to Singapore, clearly cancelled by “ALOR GAJAH” double-ring d.s. (Type D4; earliest recorded date) and showing arrival datestamp (9.7) at left.Photo S$600-800

314 � 1916 (18 Nov.) envelope (faults) to England, bearing KGV 4c. tied by “ALOR GAJAH”double-ring d.s. (Type D4), showing another strike alongside with Singapore transit d.s.(20.11) on reverse S$400-500

315 � 1922 (18 Jan.) envelope (opened-out) registered to England bearing, on reverse, KGV2c. (9) tied by “ALOR GAJAH/MALACCA” double-ring d.s. (Type D5) and showing, on face,provisional registration label. Photo S$800-1,000

316 �A � 1932 (14 Dec.) envelope flown to London via Amsterdam, bearing KGV 4c. vertical pairand $1, cancelled by fine “ALOR GAJAH/MALACCA” double-ring d.s. (Type D5), showingairmail etiquette at upper left with, on reverse, Penang and arrival datestamps. Mostattractive. Photo S$800-1,000

317 � 1934 (18 Feb.) unstamped pink envelope from India to Malacca bearing, on reverse,Postage Due 8c. and 10c. tied by “ALOR GAJAH” double-ring d.s. (Type D6; earliestrecorded date) on 2 March; the envelope a little soiled S$200-250

318 � 1934 (1 Aug.) envelope to India bearing, on reverse, KGV 4c. vertical pair tied by fine“ALOR GAJAH” double-ring d.s. (Type D6) S$200-250

319 � 1940 (28 Mar.) envelope to Dublin, bearing KGVI 25c. and 30c. tied by “ALOR GAJAH”double-ring d.s. (Type 6) and showing Censor label at left tied by violet Censor h.s.Attractive S$200-250

320 � 1940 (9 Sept.) envelope to Dublin, bearing KGVI 5c., 10c. and 40c. tied by “ALORGAJAH” double-ring d.s. (Type D6), showing brown sealing tape at left tied by violetSingapore Censor h.s. and pink Irish bi-lingual Censor label at foot. Photo S$400-500

Asahan

321 � 1920 (26 July) 10c. registered envelope to Klang bearing, on reverse, KGV 1c. (4) and10c. tied by “ASAHAN” double-ring d.s. (Type D2) with arrival d.s. alongside andshowing, on face, provisional registration h.s. (formerly Malacca G.P.O. Type R7) and“AR” h.s. (Type AR2; the only recorded example). Scarce. Photo S$800-1,000

322 � 1926 (18 Sept.) envelope to Plymouth, bearing KGV 2c. and 4c. tied by“ASAHAN/MALACCA” double-ring d.s. (Type D3); the envelope was sent via Malacca GPO(18.9) where it was wrongly sorted, being sent to Merlimau (20.9) and returned toMalacca GPO the same day. Tear at top caused through opening. Photo S$500-600

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323 � 1928 (7 Mar.) 15c. registered envelope to London, bearing KGV 6c. vertical pair,cancelled by fine “ASAHAN/MALACCA” double-ring d.s. (Type D3). Photo S$800-1,000

324 � 1939 (10 Aug.) envelope to Glasgow, re-addressed to Coldstream and again to NewtonMearns, bearing KGVI 8c. tied by fine “ASAHAN” double-ring d.s. (Type D3). Photo S$400-500

Bemban

325 � 1935 (22 Nov.) envelope to Johore bearing, on reverse, 1935 Jubilee 5c. tied by“BEMBAN” double-ring d.s. (Type D2; earliest recorded date) and showing Segamattransit c.d.s. alongside; the envelope a little soiled. Photo S$800-1,000

326 � 1938 (28 Feb.) philatelic envelope registered to Barbados, bearing KGVI 1c., 2c., 4c.,6c., 8c., 10c., 12c. and 25c., all tied by light “BEMBAN” double-ring d.s. (Type D2) andshowing arrival datestamp on reverse. Photo S$600-800

Durian Tunggal

327 � 1927 (14 Sept.) envelope registered to India bearing, on reverse, KGV 3c. (blunt corner),5c. (4) and 10c., all tied by “DURIAN TUNGGAL/MALACCA” double-ring d.s. (Type D3)and showing “A.R” h.s. on face; the envelope with some light staining S$300-400

328 � 1940 (26 July) envelope to London, bearing KGVI 5c. and 25c. vertical pair, tied by“DURIAN TUNGGAL” double-ring d.s. (Type D4) and showing triangular “PASSED FORTRANSMISSION/SINGAPORE” h.s. Photo S$600-800

329 � 1940 (27 July) 2c. stationery card to USA, uprated with 2c., cancelled by “DURIANTUNGGAL” double-ring d.s. (Type D4), showing circular-framed “T/CENTIMES” withmanuscript “9” inserted and triangular “PASSED FOR TRANSMISSION/SINGAPORE” h.s. S$300-400

Jasin

330 � 1897 (3 Apr.) 1c. stationery card to Singapore, cancelled by “JASIN” c.d.s. (Type D2) withanother clearer strike below, and showing Malacca and arrival datestamps at left. Rare.Photo S$1,000-1,200

331 � 1911 (21 Sept.) KE 1c. stationery card to England uprated with 3c., and 1913 (4 Feb.)picture postcard to Australia bearing 3c., all cancelled by fair “JASIN/MALACCA” double-ring d.s. (Type D4), fine S$500-600

332 � 1915 (20 Apr.) envelope to Bombay, bearing 4c. tied by “JASIN” double-ring d.s. (TypeD5) and showing violet Bombay censor h.s. at lower left; 1922 (31 Oct.) envelope (flapmissing) to British Guiana, bearing 2c. vertical strip of three tied by “JASIN/MALACCA”double-ring d.s. (Type D6); and 1929 (25 Sept.) envelope to England bearing, onreverse, 6c. tied by “JASIN” double-ring d.s. (Type D7). A fine trio of covers S$450-550

333 � 1917 (5 Nov.) envelope to England bearing, on reverse, 5c. tied by “JASIN” double-ringd.s. (Type D2); and 1928 (10 July) envelope to Malacca, bearing 4c. tied by very fine“JASIN/MALACCA” double-ring d.s. (Type D6) S$300-400

334 �A � 1934 (4 May) 15c. registered envelope flown to to India, uprated with 5c. (2) and 10c.,cancelled by “JASIN” double-ring d.s. and showing airmail etiquette with Malacca andSingapore datestamps on reverse S$300-400

335 � 1941 (4 Dec.) envelope to India bearing, on reverse, 2c. and 3c. (2, one damaged) tiedby “JASIN” double-ring d.s. (Type D6); the envelope enclosed a Malayan Postal Union10c. Imperial Reply Coupon with a fine strike of the D6 datestamp. Photo S$500-600

Masjid Tanah

336 � 1926 (10 June) 10c. registered envelope to England, uprated with 5c. and 6c., cancelledby “MASJID TANAH/MALACCA” c.d.s. (Type D2) and showing damaged registration labelat upper left. Photo S$500-600

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337 � 1929 (25 Sept.) envelope to England, bearing 6c. tied by “MASJID TANAH/MALACCA”c.d.s. (Type D2); and 1932 (17 Mar.) envelope to Klang bearing, on reverse, 5c. tied byclear “MASJID TANAH” double-ring d.s. (Type D3) S$300-400

338 � 1931 (23 July) envelope registered to India bearing, on reverse, 1c., 2c. and 10c. (3) tiedby “MASJID TANAH” double-ring d.s. (Type D3) and showing, on face, the only recordedexample of an “A.R” h.s. (Type 2) S$400-500

339 � 1951 (11 Sept.) envelope from Nicosia, Cyprus, to Masjid Tanah, bearing 11⁄2pi., showingtax markings with Malayan Postal Union Postage Due 50c. crossed by “CANCELLED” h.s.and showing, on reverse, arrival c.d.s. (19.10) with manuscript “Unknown at M. Tanah”alongside. Most unusual. Photo S$500-600

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340 � 1929 (3 Aug.) 15c. registered envelope to Malacca, bearing 4c. tied by fine “MERLIMAU“M”” c.d.s. (Type D3). Scarce. Photo S$500-600

341 � 1931 (19 Apr.) envelope to California, bearing 2c. and 10c. tied by “MERLIMAU “M””c.d.s. (Type D3; latest recorded date) and showing Singapore transit d.s. on reverse S$300-400

342 � 1933 (22 May) envelope (large part flap missing) to Ireland, bearing 1c. vertical strip ofthree and 50c. tied by “MERLIMAU” double-ring d.s. (Type D4). Photo S$350-450

343 � 1939 (12 Dec.) envelope to Aberdeen, bearing 5c. and 50c. tied by “MERLIMAU” double-ring d.s. (Type D4) and showing “PASSED/FOR/TRANSMISSION” h.s. S$300-400

Tebong

344 � 1937 (27 July) mourning envelope to England, bearing 5c. and 10c. vertical pair clearlytied by “TEBONG” c.d.s. (Type D2). Photo S$400-500

345 � 1937 (12 Aug.) philatelic envelope to London, bearing Coronation set of three clearlycancelled by “TEBONG” c.d.s. (Type D2) S$200-250

346 � 1950 (20 Oct.) airmail envelope (small faults) to St. Helena, bearing Malacca 50c. clearlytied by “TEBONG” c.d.s. (Type D4) and showing arrival c.d.s. (1.11) at right. A mostunusual destination S$250-300

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347 The collection to 1942 housed in two albums contained in a box, comprising envelopes(103, thirty-two registered), registered stationery envelope, postal stationery cards (8),picture postcards (2) and loose stamps/pieces (150 approx.), including GPO datestamps,machine cancels, registered markings, “AR” h.s., Postage Due markings and a range ofsub-office cancels and markings; condition rather mixed thus viewing stronglyrecommended S$10,000-12,000

348 The post-war collection comprising envelopes (22, four registered), registered stationeryenvelope, air letter, postal stationery cards (3) and loose stamps/pieces (13), includingthree covers from the post free period, GPO datestamps, a few slogan handstamps and agood range of sub-office datestamps and markings. A useful lot S$5,000-6,000

PENANG

349 � 1835 (16 Dec.) entire letter to Maidstone, rated “1/3” (deleted) and “1/4” and showing,on reverse, a fine strike of circular intaglio “PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND/POST OFFICE” in red(Type P.S.4), Calcutta Ship Letter transit d.s., framed “INDIA LETTER/PLYMOUTH” andarrival datestamp. A very late usage of the handstamp, the latest being 9 March 1836.Photo S$1,000-1,200PROVENANCE:Nestor Nunez, December 1988

350 � 1837 (27 June) entire to Singapore showing, on reverse, a fine strike of framed“PINANG/POST OFFICE” d.s. in red. A very scarce and short-lived marking, this being thelatest recorded date. Photo S$2,500-3,000

351 � 1837 (1 July) partly printed entire letter from Malacca to London, marked “Via Pinang& Calcutta”, rated “1/-”, showing part framed “PINANG/POST OFFICE” d.s. in red for 14July and, on reverse across join, framed “INDIA LETTER/DEAL” in red. Photo S$800-1,000

352 � 1838 (1 June) entire letter to Dublin, marked “Overland”, rated “2/6” and showing, onreverse, good to fine strike of framed “PINANG/POST OFFICE” d.s. in black and red arrivald.s. (2.11). Rare, seven examples recorded. Photo S$2,500-3,000

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353 � 1840 (17 Sept.) entire letter to France, rated “1/9”, showing framed “Packet Letter.”,oval-framed “INDIA” and, on reverse, framed “PENANG/Paid” d.s., all struck in red. Photo S$700-900

354 � 1845 (4 Feb.) entire letter to London, marked “Overland via Southampton”, rated “1/-”,showing oval-framed “INDIA” and, on reverse, fair to good strike of framed“PENANG/Paid” d.s. with amount inserted in manuscript, both in red; horizontal filingcrease and top half aged. Photo S$350-400

355 � 1845 (3 Nov.) entire letter to Singapore showing, on reverse, light but legible framed“PENANG/Paid” d.s. in red. Photo S$400-500

PROVENANCE:Spink Singapore, June 2000

356 � 1850 (5 June) entire letter to Boston USA via Baring Brothers in London, showingframed “BEARING” partly overstruck by “19/CENTS” accountancy h.s. and London transitd.s. (26.7); and 1851 (8 Dec.) entire letter from the same correspondence, showingvarious rate markings, framed “BEARING” partly overstruck by “48” h.s., “38/CENTS”accountancy h.s. and London transit d.s. (16.1). A fine pair of covers. Photo S$600-800

357 � 1854 (20 Oct.) entire letter to Marseilles, marked “overland via Suez”, rated “1/-” in red,showing handstruck “10” (decimes) with, on reverse, framed “PENANG/Post Paid” d.s. inred (partially oxidised) dated 18 November, and Alexandria (British PO) transit d.s. ingreen. Photo S$400-500

PROVENANCE:Dr. Chua Eu Tiong, July 2005

358 � 1854 (21 Dec.) entire letter to Paris, showing handstruck “10” (decimes) and, on reverse,fine framed “PENANG/Post Paid” d.s. in red, Alexandria (British PO) transit d.s. acrossjoin and arrival c.d.s. (12.2). Photo S$500-600

359 � 1877 (11 May) envelope to London and 1880 (6 Feb.) envelope to USA, both marked“via Brindisi”, the former bearing 1867-72 8c. (2) and the latter 2c. and 8c., all cancelledby “B/172” obliterator and both with despatch datestamp alongside; and 1882 (10 Aug.)envelope to Naples, bearing 1882 8c. tied by large blue firm’s chop and “B/172”obliterator with “PENANG/PAID” c.d.s. in red alongside. All with small faults S$300-400

360 � 1881 (12 Oct.) unstamped mourning envelope to Scotland showing “PENANG/UNPAID”c.d.s. (Type UP3) and triangular-framed “T” (Type UP4; latest recorded date); 1885India 1⁄2a, stationery envelope to Penang and redirected to Dutch East Indies, showing“PENANG/UNPAID” c.d.s. (Type UP3) and, on reverse, handstruck “14” (Type UP18; theonly recorded example) and DEI Postage Due 20c.; 1900 India 1⁄4a. stationery card toPerak showing Penang transit d.s. (16.3) with handstruck “2” (Type UP14; latestrecorded date) alongside; 1919-23 envelopes (7) from India (6) and Thailand showingTypes UP32, UP33, UP34 (2, one the latest recorded date), UP35 (2, one the latestrecorded date) and UP36 (the only recorded example) tax h.s.; and 1934 envelope fromIndia to Penang and re-addressed to Malacca, franked at 1a. and bearing Postage Due 4c.(2), one tied by framed “CHARGE NOT COLLECTED/FRESH LABEL REQUIRED” (Type I 45)and Penang c.d.s., the other tied by Malacca c.d.s. (11.6). An interesting group S$1,000-1,200

361 � 1895 (1 July) 5c. registered envelope to Hawaii, uprated 21c., showing Type R6registration d.s., “A.R” h.s. in red (Type AR2; earliest recorded date), red arrivaldatestamp (9.8) with, on reverse, another strike of the “A.R” h.s. plus Singapore andHong Kong transit datestamps; the envelope a little stained. Photo S$500-600

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362 � 1896-99 envelopes (3) from India (2) and Rangoon to Singapore, and from Penang toSingapore and to Wales bearing GB 21⁄2d. and redirected to London, each showingunframed “PAQUEBOT” h.s. Types SL5 (3, one the earliest and one the latest recordeddate) and SL6; all with some faults S$400-500

363 � 1896 (7 Apr.) 5c. registered envelope to Rangoon, uprated 21c., showing Type R7registration d.s. and “A.R” h.s. in red (Type AR2) with arrival c.d.s. (14.4) on reverse; theenvelope a little stained and soiled. Photo S$400-500

364 � 1924-41 envelopes (7, two incoming) and a card showing a small range of instructionalmarkings including “Despatched by Sea./Dutch Plane failed to call at Alor Star” (Type I24) on 1931 (10 July) envelope (damaged) from Burkit Mertajam to England, framed“Parti/Gone away” (Type I 25) in violet on 1931 (Mar.) envelope from GB and on 1941(Feb.) large envelope from USA (earliest and latest recorded dates), framed “Undeliveredfor reason stated. Return/to sender at address shown on cover” (Type I 40) and framed“LATE FEE PAID” (Type I 56) on two 1924 envelopes; condition very mixed though a mostinteresting lot S$1,000-1,200

365 � 1935 (7 Aug.) card (slightly creased) from Brussels to Hong Kong, flown by ImperialAirways from London, showing mainly fine “MISSENT/TO PENANG” h.s. (Type I 5; latestrecorded date) and, on reverse, arrival datestamp. Photo S$600-800

Train Letters

366 � 1927 (31 Mar.) picture postcard from Thailand to USA, bearing 10s. tied by poor Penangdouble-ring d.s. and showing fair to fine unframed “TRAIN LETTER” h.s. in violet (TypeTL4; latest recorded date). Photo S$500-600

367 � 1927 (Oct.) envelope from Thailand to Philadelphia, bearing 3s. (6), all cancelled intransit with Penang double-ring d.s. (20.10) and showing framed “TRAIN LETTER” h.s. inviolet (Type TL5, earliest recorded date); the cover with small part flap missing and smalltear at top. Photo S$600-800

368 � 1927 (Oct.) photographic picture postcard (central vertical crease) from Bangkok toLondon franked at 10s., and 1928 (Sept.) envelope (faults) from Bangkok to Indiafranked at 15s.; the former cancelled by Penang double-ring d.s. and showing framed“TRAIN LETTER” h.s. (Type TL5) in violet alongside, the latter with adhesive tied bysimilar h.s. and showing Penang c.d.s. (20.9) alongside S$500-600

369 � 1928 envelope from Thailand to Austria, bearing 15s. tied by Penang double-ring d.s.(9.2) and showing fine framed “TRAIN LETTER” in violet (Type TL5) alongside. Photo S$600-800

370 � 1928 envelopes (2, one with Royal State Railways, Hua Hin Hotel imprint at top left -heavy vertical crease) to England, franked at 15c. and cancelled by Penang double-ringd.s. (14.6 and 26.11), both showing part framed “TRAIN LETTER” (Type TL5) in violet S$300-400

371 � 1929 (Jan.) envelope from Bangkok to India bearing, on reverse, 15s. tied by Penangdouble-ring d.s. (31.1) and showing fine unframed “TRAIN LETTER.” (Type TL6) in violet;the envelope with some minor peripheral faults. Photo S$500-600

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372 � 1929 (July) envelope from Bangkok to San Francisco, bearing 15s. tied by Penangdouble-ring d.s. (4.7) and showing framed “TRAIN LETTER” (Type TL7; earliest recordeddate - crossed by light horizontal crease) and showing Singapore transit d.s. on reverse.Photo S$500-600

373 � 1930-41 envelopes (4) from Bangkok to Penang franked at 15s., from Penang to Indiabearing FMS 4c. pair, from Penang to England bearing FMS 2c. (4), and from Penang toEngland bearing Perak $2, each showing framed “TRAIN LETTER” Types TL8, TL9 (2, onein violet) and TL12 (poor) S$300-400

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374 � 1930 (1 July) Thai 2c. stationery card to Holland, uprated with 5s., cancelled by Penangdouble-ring d.s. (3.7) and showing fine, almost complete, framed “TRAIN LETTER” (TypeTL8) in violet alongside. Attractive. Photo S$400-500

375 � 1931 (5 Dec.) picture postcard to Belgium, bearing 10s. tied by bi-lingual “SOUTHEXPRESS” c.d.s. and showing good to fine framed “TRAIN LETTER” (Type TL 8) alongside,both in violet. Photo S$300-400

Ayer Itam

376 � 1937 (12 May) Coronation first day cover to Penang, bearing three sets (two on reverse),each tied by “AYER ITAM” double-ring d.s. (Type D2; earliest recorded date) and showing“Penang S.S. No. 10” registration label S$300-400

Balik Pulau

377 � 1892 (8 Aug.) “Winch Brothers” envelope registered to Colchester bearing, on reverse,1889 2c. (4) and 1892 1c. on 8c. (2), all tied by dumb obliterator and showing, onreverse, fine “BALEK PULAU” c.d.s. (Type D2, latest recorded date), boxed “R” (Type R2,the only recorded example) and red London transit d.s. Rare and attractive. Photo S$2,500-3,000

378 � 1897-1920 envelopes (5, two registered) and a stationery card, variously addressed andfranked, cancelled by Types D3, D5 (4) and D6, both the registered with provisionallabels; condition mixed S$400-500

Bayan Lepas

379 � 1933-41 envelopes (3) to England and India, and from India to Bayan Lepas, variouslyfranked, all cancelled by Types D2, the incoming cover bearing MPU Postage Due 10c.pair S$250-300

Bukit Mertajam

380 � 1899-1941 envelopes (6) to India (2, one registered), UK (3) and USA, variouslyfranked, cancelled by Types D3, D5, D7 and D8 (3), one with airmail etiquette; the 1899cover with faults, the others generally good to fine S$450-550

Bukit Tambun

381 � 1921 (20 May) 2c. on 1c. stationery card from Penang to Simpang Ampat, cancelled bydouble-ring d.s. and showing good to fine strike of “BUKIT TAMBUN/PENANG” double-ring d.s. (Type D6). Photo S$400-500

382 � 1928 (31 Jan.) envelope to India bearing, on reverse, 4c. clearly tied by “BUKITTAMBUN/PENANG” double-ring d.s. (Type D6) and showing Penang transit c.d.s.alongside; and 1936 (9 Sept.) envelope to Glasgow, franked at 8c., cancelled by “BUKITTAMBUN/S.S.” double-ring d.s. (Type D7) and showing Simpang Ampat transit datestampon reverse S$500-600

Butterworth

383 � 1886-1930 envelopes (4), registered envelope, stationery cards (2) and a front(registered), variously addressed and franked, cancelled by Types K2 (also showing TypeD2 - earliest recorded date), D3, D5 (3, one the latest recorded date and one alsoshowing “A.R” h.s. - Type AR2), D6 (2) and D8; condition a little mixed S$600-800

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384 � 1892 (2 Dec.) Official stationery card to Penang, showing “BUTTERWORTH” c.d.s. (TypeD2) and clear arrival datestamp; some minor stains, mainly at edges. Photo S$500-600

385 � 1903 (22 Dec.) picture postcard to Bournemouth, bearing KE 2c. tied by fine“BUTTERWORTH” c.d.s. (Type D4) and showing Penang transit d.s. alongside; card withtop corners creased S$200-250

386 � 1907 (21 May) envelope registered to India bearing, on reverse, KE 4c. (2), 8c. and 10c.clearly tied by “BUTTERWORTH” c.d.s. (Type D5) and showing, on face, fine Type R2registration d.s. (earliest recorded date) and “A.R” h.s. (Type AR2; earliest recorded date).Attractive. Photo S$500-600

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387 � 1928 (14 Jan.) envelope registered to New York bearing, on reverse, KGV 4c. and 35c.tied by “BUTTERWORTH/PENANG” double-ring d.s. (Type D6) and showing, on face,provisional registration label, framed “RECOMMANDÉ” (Type R4; earliest recorded date)and “A.R” h.s. (Type AR2). Scarce. Photo S$400-500

Dato Kramat

388 � 1902 (26 Nov.) mourning envelope to Taiping, bearing KE 3c. tied by “DATO KRAMAT”c.d.s. (Type D4), showing another strike alongside with Penang and arrival datestamps onreverse. Scarce. Photo S$300-400

389 � 1903-14 envelope, stationery card and picture postcards (4) to Canada, Cuba, England(2), India and South Africa, variously franked, cancelled by Types D2 (4, three poor tofair) and D3 (2), two with tax markings; condition good to fine S$500-600

390 � 1906 (31 Oct.) 10c. registered envelope to Sumatra, uprated 16c., clearly cancelled by“DATO KRAMAT” c.d.s. (Type D2), showing fine Type R2 registration d.s. (the onlyrecorded example) and “A.R” h.s. (Type AR1; the earliest recorded example). Neat andattractive. Photo S$500-600

391 � 1928 (11 July) 15c. envelope to Chicago, uprated with 12c., cancelled by “DATO KRAMATPENANG” double-ring d.s. (Type D3), showing provisional registration label and NewYork transit d.s.; the envelope a little ragged through opening at right S$250-300

392 � 1936 (7 Nov.) envelope registered to London, bearing 25c. and 40c. tied by “DATOKRAMAT/PENANG” double-ring d.s. (Type D5) and showing registration label at left S$200-250

Eastern and Oriental Hotel

393 � 1910 (16 Apr.) picture postcard to London bearing, on picture side, KE 3c. clearly tiedby “E. & O. HOTEL/PENANG” treble-ring d.s. (Type D1; earliest recorded date) in violetwith manuscript date in centre and showing Penang transit c.d.s. on reverse. Scarce.Photo S$700-900

Glugor Cantonment

394 � 1941 (2 Nov.) envelope to Los Angeles, bearing KGVI 12c. tied by “GLUGORCANTONMENT/PENANG” c.d.s. (Type D2) and showing triangular “PASSED FORTRANSMISSION/PENANG” h.s. alongside. Photo S$400-500

Jelutong

395 � 1933 (6 May) envelope registered to USA, bearing KGV 4c. (2), 5c. and 10c. (2), all tiedby “JELUTONG PENANG” double-ring d.s. (Type D1, the only recorded example), showingregistration label and, on reverse, Penang transit d.s.; the envelope slightly soiled. Rare.Photo S$1,200-1,500

Kepala Batas P.W.

396 � 1932 (5 Feb.) envelope flown to England bearing, on reverse, KGV 4c. (2) and 50c.;1935 (May) envelope (faults) to London bearing 1935 Jubilee 25c.; and 1939 (20 Mar.)envelope to Penang bearing KGVI 5c.; all tied by “KEPALA BATAS (P W)/S.S.” double-ringd.s. (Type D2) S$250-300

McNair Street P.O.

397 � 1929 (3 May) 15c. registered envelope to Bristol uprated 6c. and 1941 (Mar.) enveloperegistered to London, bearing KGVI 5c., 6c. and 12c.; all tied by light “McNAIR STS.P.O./PENANG” double-ring d.s. (Type D2), the latter with Penang 3 registration labeland Censor h.s. S$300-400

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398 � 1893 (9 Aug.) envelope to Penang, bearing 2c. and 5c. tied by very fine circular“NEBONG/Crown/TABAL” (Type K2), showing “NIBONG TEBAL” c.d.s. (Type D2) andboxed “R” (Type R2) with arrival c.d.s. on reverse; the envelope with tear at top and alittle stained. Photo S$1,000-1,200

399 � 1896-1941 envelopes (5, one registered), registration envelopes (2) and a registrationenvelope front, variously addressed and franked, cancelled by Types D2 (on the front),D4 (2), D5, D6, D7 (2) and D8, three with Type R3 registration d.s. (one the latestrecorded date), three with overseas tax marks, and one with provisional registration labeland circular-framed “AR” h.s. (Type AR3, the only recorded example). Condition verymixed S$600-800

Penang Hill

400 � 1902 (4 Aug.) picture postcard to Switzerland, bearing KE 3c. tied by “PENANG/HILL”c.d.s. (Type D2) with another clearer strike and Penang transit c.d.s. alongside; and 1904(19 Mar.) picture postcard to Netherlands bearing KE 1c. strip of three tied by“PENANG/HILL” c.d.s. (Type D3; earliest recorded date). A fine pair S$400-500

401 � 1918-41 envelopes (4, one registered) and a picture postcard, variously addressed andfranked, cancelled by Types D3 (2), D4 (2) and D5, one with airmail etiquette; generallyfine S$350-450

Pitt Street

402 � 1920-41 envelopes (5, all registered) and a registered envelope, variously addressed andfranked, cancelled by Types D1 (3, one the earliest and one the latest recorded date) andD3 (3), three with provisional registration labels and two with censor markings.Condition generally good to fine S$500-600

403 � 1921-40 envelopes (4) registered to India, franked at 14c., 18c. and 23c. (2), cancelledby Types D1 (2) and D3 (2), the two 1920s covers (both a little discoloured) withprovisional registration labels S$350-450

Prai (Pyre)

404 � 1913-41 envelopes (4, one registered and one an OGS), registered envelope and a picturepostcard, variously addressed and franked, cancelled by Types D2 (2), D3, D4 and D5(2), the two registered with provisional labels; condition mixed S$400-500

Runnymede Hotel

405 � 1934 (8 Oct.) envelope (“Crag Hotel, Penang Hills” imprint on flap) registered to NewYork bearing, on reverse, KGV 2c. and 25c. tied by just legible “RUNNYMEDEHOTEL/PENANG” double-ring d.s. (Type D2), showing Penang and arrival datestampsalongside and “Penang 5” registration label on face; and 1938 (23 Aug.) envelope(“Runnymede Hotel” imprint on flap; addressee’s name erased) registered to Vienna,bearing KGVI 2c., 5c. and 50c. tied by light “RUNNYMEDE HOTEL/PENANG” double-ringd.s. (Type D2) and showing “Penang 5” registration label S$600-800

Penang to Singapore Marine Sorters

406 � The collection in two albums plus some loose contained in a box, comprising envelopes(133) and cards (35) with mail from Burma, Ceylon (14), Egypt (5), Germany 93), India(98), Madagascar, Netherlands, New Zealand, UK (25) and USA (6), datestamps includeTypes PD1 (3), D2 (2), D3 (4), D4 (11) and numerous D5 to D7. A fine lot, well worthcareful examination S$6,000-8,000

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407 The collection to 1942 housed in seven albums contained in a carton, comprising entireletter, envelopes (463, fifty-nine registered), stationery envelopes (2), registeredstationery envelopes (32), stationery cards (50), picture postcards (38) and loosestamps/pieces (580+), included are ranges of GPO datestamps, slogan handstamps,machine cancels, registered markings, “AR” h.s., printed matter, Postage Due markings,instructional markings, Train Letters, Paquebot and a fine range of sub-office cancels andmarkings. Condition very mixed, thus viewing highly recommended, nevertheless a veryfine basis upon which to expand S$20,000-25,000

408 The collection of BMA period, comprising envelopes/circulars (92, thirty-fourregistered), registered stationery envelopes (2), stationery cards (6), picture postcard andair letters (2), included are fine ranges of free post period, GPO cancellations, registeredmarkings, slogan handstamps, instructional markings plus sub-office cancellations andmarkings. A fine lot with plenty of scope for expansion S$5,500-6,500

409 The post-war collection to circa 1957 housed in two albums contained in a carton,comprising envelopes (102, thirty-three registered), stationery envelopes (4, tworegistered), registered stationery envelopes (10), stationery cards (7), picture postcard,postcards (8), air letters (12) and loose stamps/pieces (70+), including ranges of GPOdatestamps, slogan handstamps, machine cancels, “AR” h.s., instructional markings,Paquebot markings plus sub-office cancellations and markings. A generally fine lot withplenty of scope for expansion S$3,000-4,000

SINGAPORE

410 � 1849 small unstamped envelope to Sussex, marked “Via Southampton”, showing framed“INDIA PAID” and, on reverse, fine framed “SINGAPORE/Paid” d.s. in red; 1853 unstampedenvelope (tear through flap) to Calcutta showing, on reverse, fair Calcutta Ship Letter d.s.and framed “SINGAPORE/Paid” d.s. in red; and 1853 entire to Glasgow, rated “2/3” andshowing, on reverse across join, fine framed “SINGAPORE/Bearing” d.s. in black; also 1847(Jan.) printed letterhead showing view of Singapore S$600-700

411 � 1856 entire ex the “Matia” correspondence to Cadiz via Gibraltar, rated “4” andshowing, on reverse, mainly fine “SINGAPORE/P.O” double-ring d.s. in red and British POin Alexandria transit d.s. (in blue across join); 1867 (18 Sept.) unstamped entire letterfrom Singapore to France, showing fine “SINGAPORE/P.O” double-ring d.s. in black andhandstruck “10” (decimes); and 1867 (Nov.) unstamped envelope to London, rated “6”and showing, on reverse, a mainly fine strike of “SINGAPORE/P.O” double-ring d.s. in black S$500-600

412 � 1865 (Nov.) and 1867 (Nov.) Chinese envelopes (the first with peripheral faults) toSamarang and Rembang, the former bearing India 1856 1⁄2a. indistinctly tied and thelatter unstamped both showing, on reverse, a generally fine and fair to fine strike offramed “SINGAPORE/SHIP LETTER/PAID” d.s. in red respectively S$600-800


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413 � 1866 “Boustead & Co’s Market Report” wrapper (opened-out for display) from Singaporeto Calcutta, bearing India 1a. brown (faults) affixed over edge at upper left, tied by“B/172” duplex and with firm’s manuscript initials and showing, on reverse, faint framed“SINGAPORE/SHIP LETTER/PAID” d.s. overstruck by Calcutta Ship Letter d.s., both in red.A rare cancellation and the only recorded 1a. rate wrapper from the Straits Settlements.Photo S$5,000-7,000

414 � 1868 (Jan.) front to Germany, marked “per engl mail via Trieste”, bearing 1867 (Sept.)24c. on 8a. tied by “B/172” obliterator, showing red crayon “1/-”, blue crayon “4” andboxed “4” in blue-black (applied at Trieste). A rare destination, we only recorded one firstissue cover going to Germany. Photo S$1,200-1,500

415 � 1868 (11 Dec.) front to Rembang, Dutch East Indies, bearing 1867 (Sept.) 3c. on 1a.tied by light Singapore “D17” duplex; the front with small patch of re-backing notsignificantly affecting appearance. Photo S$2,000-2,500

416 � 1870 (16 Aug.) entire to Hong Kong, marked “p Orissa”, bearing 1867-72 12c. clearlytied by Singapore “D14” duplex, showing red crayon “4” and, on reverse, Hong KongMarine Sorter c.d.s.; the face panel with some light discolouration at right which affectsthe adhesive. Photo S$500-600

417 � 1871 (8 Nov.) envelope to Philadelphia, marked “via Brindisi”, bearing 1867-72 2c., 8c.and 32c., each pre-cancelled with blue firm’s chop and cancelled by Singapore “D14”duplex in blue, showing red crayon “1/8”, London Paid transit c.d.s. (tying the 8c. and32c.) and “2/CENTS” accountancy h.s., both in red; the envelope with somediscolouration at lower right corner, nevertheless and attractive three colour franking.Photo S$1,500-2,000

418 � 1871 entire to Bordeaux, marked “via Marseilles”, bearing 1867-72 8c. pair cancelled byfirm’s chop in blue, tied by Singapore “D14” duplex, showing unframed “P.D.”,octagonal-framed “POSS.AN.V.SUEZ/PAQ.AMB.MARS” d.s. in red with, on reverse, Frenchtransit and arrival datestamps. A neat and appealing franking. Photo S$1,000-1,200


419 � 1872 (17 Jan.) entire letter from Singapore to New York, marked “Via Brindisi”, bearing1867-72 6c. (does not belong) and 24c. (2), each cancelled by manuscript firm’s initialsand small circle of bars, showing despatch c.d.s., “DEFICIENT POSTAGE/HALF THE FINE__”h.s. (Type UP5; latest recorded date) with red crayon “24 cts more” alongside, LondonPaid trabsit d.s. (19.2), “4/CENTS” accountancy h.s. and New York Paid All arrivaldatestamp (4.3); 1874 (9 Apr.) entire letter to London, marked “Via Brindisi”, bearing1867-72 6c. and 12c. pair, each with manuscript firm’s initials and tied by “dumb”obliterator, showing Singapore and London Paid datestamps in red. Photo S$500-600

420 � 1873 (16 Sept.) entire letter to Singapore, marked “pr Str Hindostan”, bearing 1867-7212c. tied by firm’s chop and circle of bars and showing Singapore Paid c.d.s. in red below(crossed by horizontal filing crease) S$250-300

421 � 1875 (15 May) entire to London (addressee’s name etc. expunged), bearing 1867-72 8c.and 30c. tied by firm’s chop in blue and “dumb” obliterator, and showing framed “REGTLETTER NO” h.s. (Type R2); 1880 front to Genoa, bearing 1867-72 8c. vertical pair tiedby small circle of bars, showing framed “R” in red and framed “REGR LETTER NO.....” h.s.(Type R3); 1883 (19 Mar.) “ON POSTAL SERVICE” envelope (with disinfection slits; some small faults) to Germany, showing Type R4 d.s. in red (earliest recorded date); 1883 (3 May) envelope to Berlin, bearing 1882 8c. vertical pair tied by firm’s chop in redand undated double-ring d.s., and showing Type R4 d.s. in red; 1892 (19 Feb.) 5c.registered envelope uprated with 1892 1c. on 6c. (5) and showing Type R5 d.s.; 1894(21 July) envelope (stained) to Palembang, bearing 1882 8c. (3) and 1883-91 5c., andshowing Type R5 d.s.; 1895 (26 Mar.) 5c. registered envelope to Hamburg, uprated with1883-91 30c. and showing Type R5 d.s.; 1896 (16 Mar.) 5c. registered envelope (flapmissing) to London, uprated with 1894 8c. vertical pair and showing Type R6 d.s.; 1896(17 Nov.) envelope to Switzerland, bearing 1892 1c. on 8c. (5) and 1894 8c., andshowing Type R6 d.s. and “LIGNE N/PAQ. FR. No 3” octagonal d.s. A fine group ofregistered covers S$1,200-1,500

422 � 1875 (23 Oct.) entire letter to Calcutta, marked “pr Str Hindostan”, bearing 1867-7212c. (perf faults at top) tied by firm’s chop in red and “dumb” obliterator, and showingpoor Singapore Paid c.d.s. in red. Photo S$350-450

423 � 1875 (12 Nov.) entire letter to Calcutta, marked “p M.M. via Galle”, bearing 1867-7212c. tied by heavy “dumb” obliterator and showing legible Singapore Paid c.d.s. in red;and 1881 (4 Apr.) envelope (small tear at top left) to Calcutta, marked “Via Galle”,bearing 1867-72 8c. tied by “dumb” obliterator and showing large Singapore Paid c.d.s.in red alongside S$500-600

424 � 1876 (Apr.) envelope to Germany, bearing 1867-72 6c. and 12c., both with central firm’schop and heavily cancelled by unclear obliterator and showing light Singapore Paid c.d.s.in red alongside; 1878 (5 Oct.) envelope (part missing along top through opening) toDundee, bearing 1872 30c. tied by firm’s chop and showing Singapore Paid c.d.s. in redalongside; and 1879 envelope to Middlesex, bearing 1867-72 12c. with wing-margin,cancelled with firm’s chop and tied by light oval of bars. All are marked “via Brindisi” S$400-500

425 � 1878 (12 Dec.) envelope to Scotland, marked “via Brindisi”, bearing 1867-72 8c. pairtied by “dumb” obliterator and showing light Singapore Paid c.d.s. in red. Photo S$500-600

426 � 1879 (24 Sept.) entire to Bordeaux, bearing 4c. vertical pair placed sideways and ratherheavily cancelled with firm’s chop and “B/172” obliterators, showing Singapore Paid and“POSS. ANG./PAQ. FR N No 6” octagonal d.s., both in red; some filing creases well clear ofadhesives. Photo S$500-600

427 � 1880-91 3c. stationery cards (6) to Germany (3), Hong Kong and UK (2), two cancelledwith “dumb” obliterator, three with undated double-ring “SINGAPORE/P O” h.s. and onewith Singapore dotted circular h.s.; condition a little mixed S$250-300

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428 � 1880 (29 Jan.) envelope to Hamburg, marked “via Naples”, bearing 1867-72 8c. with perfins cancelled (not tied) by small circle of bars; 1886 (8 Feb.) and (22 Mar.)envelopes from the same correspondence to Bremen, bearing 1883-91 4c. pair and 18828c. respectively, both cancelled (the former not tied) by undated double-ring“SINGAPORE/P O”; and 1894 “Nederlandsch Indische Stoomvaart Maatschappy” envelopeto Hannover, bearing 1883-91 5c. tied by circular Singapore dotted h.s. A fine group ofcovers to Germany S$1,000-1,200

429 � 1880 (25 Feb.) envelope to London, bearing 1867-72 8c. and 12c. cancelled by circle ofdots, showing “SINGAPORE/Paid” c.d.s. in red with arrival datestamp on reverse; theenvelope a little soiled. Photo S$400-500

430 � 1880 (3 June) “red band” envelope to Bangarmassin, Dutch East Indies bearing, onreverse, 1867-72 8c. vertical pair tied by “dumb” obliterator; and 1888 (5 Dec.) “redband” envelope to Rangoon bearing, on reverse, 1882 8c. pair tied by undated double-ring “SINGAPORE/P O” h.s. A fine pair S$500-600

431 � 1880c. small envelope addressed locally to “Gentlemen officers of the Seventy and fourthRegiment of Highlanders”, bearing 1867-72 2c. (damaged at top) heavily cancelled andtied by Singapore Paid c.d.s. in red. A scarce internal usage. Photo S$400-500

432 � 1883 (9 Aug.) 3c. stationery card to England, cancelled by undated double-ring“SINGAPORE/P O” h.s., showing “SINGAPORE/PAID” c.d.s. in red struck in error overstruckwith small triangular-framed “T”, “SINGAPORE/UNPAID” c.d.s. with blue crayon “1⁄2d” andmanuscript “1d”; the card a little soiled and stained. Photo S$1,000-1,200

433 � 1884 (3 Mar.) envelope to London, 1890 (10 Nov.) envelope to Chicago and 1899 (19 July) envelope to London, each franked with 10c. slate, two tied by undated double-ring “SINGAPORE/P O” h.s. and by Singapore dotted circle h.s., and each showing despatchdatestamp at left. An interesting trio S$600-800

434 � 1884 (3 Mar.) envelope to Bombay, marked “Per French Mail”, bearing 1884 (Feb.) 8c.on 12c. blue tied by undated double-ring “SINGAPORE/P O” h.s. and showing SingaporePaid c.d.s. in red in opposite corner; the envelope a little soiled and with other small faults.A rare franking. Photo S$500-600

PROVENANCE:Charles Taylor, May 1981 Milo D. Rowell, October 1992

435 � 1888 (Nov.) and (Dec.) fronts to Liverpool with delightful pen and ink drawings, bothbearing 1882 10c. tied by large firm’s chop in violet and by undated double-ring“SINGAPORE/P O” h.s., and showing Singapore despatch c.d.s. S$500-600

436 � 1889 (28 Nov.) envelope to Austria, marked “Per German Mail, via Brindisi”, bearing1883-91 8c. tied by large firm’s chop in blue and undated double-ring “SINGAPORE/P O”;1890 (29 Mar.) envelope (tear at top caused through opening) to Switzerland, bearing1882 8c. tied by Singapore dotted circle; and 1890 (5 Aug.) envelope (a little soiled) toParis, bearing 1882 8c. clearly tied by Singapore dotted circle. An interesting trio S$500-600

437 � 1891-1962 range of used postal stationery comprising postal cards (9), registeredenvelopes (11), envelope, air letters (6) and an Advice of Delivery card, variouslyaddressed and including two registered envelopes showing “A R” h.s. with oneadditionally with Insured label; condition a little mixed S$1,000-1,200

438 � 1897 (8 Oct.) North Borneo 6c. stationery card to Portsmouth, cancelled by Singaporec.d.s. and showing a fair to fine strike of unframed “PAQUEBOT” h.s. (Type SL6)alongside. Scarce. Photo S$400-500

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439 � 1906 (21 Apr.) 10c. registered envelope to London, uprated with 5c. and showing TypeR7 d.s.; 1920 (22 Dec.) 10c. registered envelope to USA, uprated with 1c. pair and 4c.(2), and showing Type R9 h.s.; 1921 (Feb.) envelope (small faults) to Switzerland,bearing 4c. pair and 30c. and showing Type R9 h.s.; 1927 (17 Feb.) envelope to Indiabearing, on reverse, 1c. (5) and 4c. (7) and showing, on face, registration label and adouble strike of “A.R” h.s. (Type AR3); 1927 (16 Sept.) 15c. registered envelope to USA,uprated with 12c. (2), showing registration label and “A.R” h.s. (Type AR3); 1927 (9Nov.) 15c. registered envelope to London, uprated with 6c. and 12c., showingregistration label and a fine strike of “A.R” h.s. (Type AR5); and 1927? Registered PostalPacket receipt (faults) showing good strike of “A.R” h.s. S$400-500

440 � 1913 (16 Apr.) FMS 10c. registered envelope from Teluk Anson to Java, uprated 8c.,showing Singapore and a rare type of “N.I. POSTAGENT/SINGAPORE” transit datestamps for18 April; the envelope with some small faults S$200-250

441 � 1919-23 envelopes (5) from India all showing Postage Due markings comprising TypesUP55, UP56, UP57 and UP58 (2); condition mixed S$200-250

442 � 1923 (22 Aug.) envelope to England, bearing 6c. tied by “Lion/BRITISH/EMPIRE/EXHIBITION/1924” d.s. (Type HS4, State 1; earliest recorded date), fine. Photo S$200-250

443 � 1933 (Apr.) uncancelled Negri Sembilan 5c. stationery envelope to Penang withtriangular “C.O.D./REMBOURSEMENT” label at left and bearing, on reverse, Selangor 10c.(3) each tied by legible “SINGAPORE/2/PARCEL POST” double-ring d.s. (Type PP12) andshowing “SINGAPORE H/799” label alongside; the envelope a little soiled but mostunusual. Photo S$300-400

444 � 1946-51 envelopes (19), front, cards (2, one stationery) and a circular showing a finearray of handstamped slogans including Types HS7 in red (2, one additionally with TypeHS13), HS9, HS10, HS13 (2), HS19, HS20, HS21 (2), HS 22 (poor), HS24 (2), HS28(3), HS31 (2) and HS33 (3). A good lot S$1,500-2,000

445 � 1946 envelopes (15), fronts (2), Air Letter and loose stamps/pieces (67), variouslyaddressed and franked, all cancelled by “SINGAPORE” double-ring d.s. (Type D195 and itsvarious states). An interesting lot S$200-250

446 � 1947 (21 Mar.) envelope to London, bearing BMA 10c. tied by “SNIGAPORE” double-ring d.s. error (Type D195, State 14), fine. Rare. Photo S$800-1,000

Airmails

447 �A � 1931 (3 Dec.) envelope to England franked at 46c. and showing framed “AIR MAIL FEEINSUFFICIENTLY PAID” (Type I 80; earliest recorded date) with tax h.s. alongside and bothdeleted; 1932 (21 Jan.) envelope (faults) to England, franked at 58c. and showing framed“AIR MAIL FEE INSUFFICIENTLY PAID” (Type I 80); 1937 envelope to Prague, franked at45c. and showing framed “Air Fee Short Paid/Sent by Air to Bombay” (Type I 85); 1938envelope to Barbados, franked at 8c. and showing framed “Air Mail Fee InsufficientlyPaid” (Type I 81; the only recorded date); and 1947 (11 Mar.) envelope to New Yorkshowing unframed “AIR TO LONDON ONLY” S$600-800

448 �A � 1932-59 envelopes (21, eight censored), variously addressed and franked, and includingImperial Airways, KLM and Clipper mail; condition a little mixed S$500-600

449 �A � 1940-51 envelopes (13) from Brunei (5, all registered) to New Zealand and USA (4),Labuan (registered) to Mauritius, North Borneo (3, all registered) to UK, Philippines (2)to Switzerland and UK, Sarawak (registered) to UK, and from Seremban (registered) toIndia, all showing “AV2” markings comprising Types AM20 (2, one in red), AM22 (4),AM23 (4) and in manuscript (3). A fine lot S$600-800

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450 �A � 1940-41 envelopes (7) and a card carried by various wartime flights with mail fromCeylon to USA, India to Canada, Palestine to Bahamas and England, Philippines to Javaand Palestine, and from FPO 121 to England (2), all censored and showing “TO BEFORWARDED BY/AIR FROM SINGAPORE” with Types AM 11 (6, one in black and five inviolet), AM 12 and AM 14. A useful lot S$500-600

Picture Postcards

451 � A range of picture postcards unused (13, mostly photographic) and used (28, a few fromsub-offices); scenes include Agri-Horticultural Show (3 different), Raffles Hotel,Singapore Cricket Club and Singapore River. Condition generally fine S$1,000-1,200

Instructional Markings

452 � 1874-1953 entire letter, envelopes (12), picture postcards (3) and an aerogramme,variously addressed and all showing tax markings, including 1874 (5 Feb.) unstamedentire letter from Manila to Holland showing fine “SINGAPORE/UNPAID” c.d.s. (TypeUP8); 1881 uncancelled US 3c. stationery envelope to Singapore, showing unframed “T”and “VALUE OF STAMPS/SUM TO BE COLLECTED”; 1890 (17 Sept.) envelope to Englandbearing 8c. (2) showing triangular-framed “T” (Type UP13) and “I.B./4D” h.s., 1900(Apr.) envelope to Paris, bearing 4c. on 5c., showing triangular-framed “T” (Type UP13)and bearing French Postage Due 10c. and 30c.; 1902 (20 May) unstamped picturepostcard (Court Houses. South Bridge Rd.) showing triangular-framed “T” (Type UP14;earliest recorded date) and “2D/I.S./H.” h.s.: 1921 (Sept.) “Chettiar” envelope fromIndia, franked at 11⁄2a. and showing framed “SINGAPORE/TO PAY 4 CENTS” h.s. in red (TypeUP55); 1922 (June) India stationery envelope to Singapore showing, on reverse, framed“SINGAPORE/TO PAY/10 CTS.” h.s. (Type UP58); 1933 (Oct.) Raffles Hotel advertisingenvelope (faults) to Rome, bearing 1c., 2c. and 50c., Italy Postage Due 1L. and withairmail etiquette; and 1941 (Sept.) envelope to USA, bearing 8c., showing “InsufficientlyPrepaid” h.s. (Type UP40) and with Malayan Patriotic Fund label. Condition a littlemixed though an interesting lot S$1,000-1,200

453 � 1902 (18 Apr.) Austria 5h. stationery card from Reichenberg to Singapore, uprated with5h., showing various transit and arrival datestamps including “PENANG TO SINGAPORE”c.d.s., framed “inconnu./Not Known” (Type I 33), redirected to Kuala Lumpur whereblue crayon “Unknown” and framed “RETOUR” were applied and finally returned tosender via Port Swettenham. Photo S$500-600

454 � 1903-46 envelopes (11) and card (2), from Austria, Brunei, Germany, Gibraltar, GB,Holland, Japan, Sweden and USA, locally addressed (3) and from Singapore toSwitzerland and USA, all showing instructional h.s. including “TOO-LATE” (Type I 2),“RETURNED TO SENDER.” (I 14), “Undelivered for reason stated. Return/to sender ataddress shown on cover” (I 15), “UNDELIVERED FOR REASONS STATED/RETURN TO SENDER”(I 17) plus “PARTI/Gone Away.” (I 43), “UNDELIVERED FOR REASONS STATED/RETURN TOSENDER” (I 16) plus “UNCLAIMED” (II 26), “UNDELIVERED FOR REASON STATED/RETURNTO SENDER” (I 20) plus “INSUFFICIENT ADDRESS” (I 46), “RETURN TO SENDER—RETOUR/UNDELIVERED FOR REASONS STATED” (I 21), “Not Known. Inconnu...” (I 23),“Refusé/Refused” (I 40). A fine lot well worth inspection S$1,200-1,500

455 � 1908 (28 July) front from Nagasaki to Hong Kong, showing fine unframed “MISSENTTO/SINGAPORE” h.s. (Type I 49); the envelope eventually returned to Japan. Also 1921(1 July) piece with Japanese forwarding label attached. Photo S$1,000-1,200

456 � 1922 (11 Aug.) envelope to Switzerland, bearing KGV 3c., 4c. and 25c. tied by “GENERALPOST OFFICE/SINGAPORE” double-ring d.s. and showing large framed “LATE FEE PAID” h.s.(Type I8; earliest recorded date) in black. Photo S$400-500

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457 � 1926 (Dec.) envelope from India to Singapore, redirected to Penang and then back toSingapore franked at 1a., showing circlar-framed “T” and bearing two Postage Due 8c.,one on face tied by Singapore double-ring d.s. (6.1) and framed “CHARGE NOTCOLLECTED/FRESH LABEL REQUIRED” (Type I 74), the other on reverse tied by Penangc.d.s. (14.1), the face panel also with KGV 4c. tied by Penang c.d.s. Neat and attractive.Photo S$300-400

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458 � 1930 (Apr.) envelope from India to Singapore, franked 1a., bearing Postage Due 4c. tiedby “NEWTON/SINGAPORE” double-ring d.s. (2.5) and framed “CHARGE NOTCOLLECTED/FRESH LABEL REQUIRED” (Type I 75), showing a variety of instructionalmarkings including framed “NO SUCH NAME” (Type I 64), “UNDELIVERED FOR REASONSSTATED/RETURN TO SENDER” (Type I 16) and with Indian DLO label affixed to reverseupon return; also 1926 (Aug.) front from USA to Singapore, franked at 10c. and bearingPostage Due 8c. tied by Singapore c.d.s. and framed “CHARGE NOT COLLECTED/FRESHLABEL REQUIRED” (Type I 74; earliest recorded date) and showing framed “NonRéclame/Not called for.” (Type I 37). Photo for first S$400-500

459 � 1932 (6 May) envelope to Scotland, marked “Per Dutch Mail”, bearing KGV 10c. and12c., both tied by “GENERAL POST OFFICE/SINGAPORE” double-ring d.s. and showingframed “LATE FEE PAID” h.s. (Type I 9; latest recorded date); the envelope with verticalcrease at left clear of 10c. Photo S$400-500

460 � 1932 (13 July) envelope registered from Johore Bahru to Harbin, China, via Singaporeand Shanghai, franked at 27c., showing very fine unframed “SERVICE SUSPENDED/RETURNTO SENDER” h.s. with Chinese forwarding label affixed to face. Rare. Photo S$1,000-1,200

461 � 1940-42 envelopes (4) from Singapore to Holland and Johore, from India to Johore andfrom New Zealand to Perak, all showing wartime markings including three with framed“NO SERVICE” (Type I 57; the one from India with Indian DLO label affixed to front),one additionally with unframed “POSTAL SERVICE SUSPENDED” and “NOT TRANSMISSIBLE.”and one additionally with “RETOUR” with arrow h.s., and one showing “POSTALCOMMUNICATION/SUSPENDED” h.s. (Type I 58). An interesting group S$500-600

462 � 1940 (24 Jan.) envelope to England and franked at 55c., the envelope was redirected andfinally returned to sender, upon arrival framed “RECEIVED DAMAGED AT/G.P.O.SINGAPORE” h.s. in violet was applied, the envelope having had a Censor label torn away.A rare marking. Photo S$400-500

463 � 1941-42 envelopes (5) addressed to Johore and North Borneo, from GB to Singapore(redirected to Saigon) and Trengganu, and from India to Teluk Anson, all showingwartime markings including three with framed “NO SERVICE” (Type I 57; the one fromIndia with an India DLO label affixed to front) with two additionally showing “RETOUR”with arrow h.s., one with unframed “SERVICE SUSPENDED” h.s. plus “RETOUR” with arrowh.s., and one with unframed “NO SERVICE” and framed “UNDELIVERED FOR REASONSTATED/RETURN TO SENDER” h.s. An interesting lot S$300-400

Airport (Civil)

464 � 1938 (21 Aug.) envelope to London, bearing 1938 4c. (3) tied by fine “AIRPORT/SINGAPORE” double-ring d.s. (Type D1); the envelope with some minor creases S$250-300

465 � 1938 (30 Oct.) envelope to British Columbia, bearing 1938 8c. strip of three clearly tiedby “AIR PORT/SINGAPORE” double-ring d.s. (Type D1). Also unused photographicpostcard of the Airport S$250-300

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466 � 1953 (18 Apr.) 4c. stationery card registered to Kuala Lumpur, uprated with 2c. and 20c.,all clearly cancelled by “BEDOK/SINGAPORE” c.d.s. (Type D4; latest recorded date) andshowing Singapore 61 registration label. Rare. Photo S$600-800

Bukit Timah

467 � 1933 (8 Aug.) envelope flown to USA via Amsterdam and London, bearing KGV 2c.,25c. and 30c. tied by light “BUKIT TIMAH/SINGAPORE” double-ring d.s. (Type D4, theonly recorded example before being temporarily closed in 1934), and showing airmailetiquette at upper left; the envelope with central vertical fold. Photo S$800-1,000

468 � 1935 (12 Aug.) envelope to London, bearing 1935 Jubilee 8c. clearly tied by “BUKITTIMAH/SINGAPORE” double-ring d.s. (Type D4; earliest recorded date on re-opening).Rare. Photo S$800-1,000

469 � 1941 (12 July) envelope addressed to “394 Bukit Timah Road”, bearing 2c. and 6c. tiedby Singapore D double-ring d.s., showing Newton transit d.s. (Type D4) where it wasendorsed “no such number” and “try Bukit Timah”, “BUKIT TIMAH” double-ring d.s. (TypeD5) where it was endorsed “no such number try Bukit Panjang”, and “BUKITPANJANG/SINGAPORE” double-ring d.s. (Type D2) where it was also unsuccessful. Theenvelope was struck with Types I 19 and I 23 instructional h.s. and returned through theDead Letter Office where an “ON POSTAL SERVICE/RETURN TO SENDER” label was attached(now unattached). The envelope stained and with some small faults. S$600-800

Changi

470 � 1934-40 envelopes (4) flown to England, franked at 25c., 40c. and 55c. (2), all tied by“CHANGI/SINGAPORE” double-ring d.s. (Type D2), one showing light censor h.s. in violet S$500-600

471 � 1937 (3 Aug.) envelope registered to New York, bearing KGV 10c. and 50c. tied by light“CHANGI/SINGAPORE” double-ring d.s. (Type D2) and showing Singapore 24 registrationlabel; the envelope with light central vertical crease. Photo S$300-400

Christmas Island

472 � 1907 (4 Mar.) picture postcard from Scotland to Christmas Island, showing “PENANG TOSINGAPORE” double-ring d.s. (29.3). Scarce commercial incoming mail. Photo S$400-500

473 � 1907 (24 June) picture postcard (small corner creases) from Scotland to Christmas Island,showing “PENANG TO SINGAPORE” double-ring d.s. (19.7). Scarce commercial incomingmail. Photo S$400-500

474 � 1907 (8 Aug.) picture postcard from Scotland to Christmas Island, showing “PENANG TOSINGAPORE” double-ring d.s. (30.8). Scarce commercial incoming mail. Photo S$400-500

475 � 1922 (26 Mar.) 10c. registered envelope to England, uprated with KGV 2c. and 6c. tiedby legible “CHRISTMAS ISLAND” double-ring d.s. (Type D4) and showing provisionalregistration label with manuscript “C.I. 874”; the envelope a little stained and soiled.Photo S$800-1,000

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476 � 1928 (5 Mar.) envelope (tear at top caused through opening) to London, bearing KGV6c. tied by “CHRISTMAS ISLAND” double-ring d.s. (Type D5; nearly a month later thanrecorded); also 1925 (8 June) front registered to England, bearing KGV 6c. and 12c. tiedby “CHRISTMAS ISLAND” double-ring d.s. (Type D5) and showing provisional registrationlabel with manuscript “C.I. 172”. Photo S$800-1,000


477 � 1929 (25 Dec.) philatelic envelope to USA, bearing KGV 6c. (2) both crisply tied by“CHRISTMAS ISLAND” double-ring d.s. (Type D6). Photo S$400-500

478 � 1933 (10 Mar.) envelope to England, bearing KGV 4c. pair tied by legible “CHRISTMASISLAND” double-ring d.s. (Type D6). Photo S$600-800

479 � 1934 (10 Apr.) envelope to Glasgow, bearing KGV 4c. pair tied by “CHRISTMAS ISLAND”double-ring d.s. (Type D6); the envelope with two pinholes at foot. Photo S$600-800

480 � 1934 (3 Sept.) envelope to Klang, Selangor, bearing KGV 5c. tied by legible “CHRISTMASISLAND” double-ring d.s. (Type D6); the envelope a little soiled. Photo S$600-800

481 � 1938 (26 Jan.) envelope to London, bearing KGVI 1c. (2), 2c. and 4c. tied by“CHRISTMAS ISLAND” double-ring d.s. (Type D7). Photo S$800-1,000

482 � 1949 (10 Mar.) front to Melbourne, bearing KGVI 1c. (5) and 15c. tied by “CHRISTMASISLAND” c.d.s. (Type D10) and showing “BY AIR WITHIN AUSTRALIA” h.s. (Type I 3, theonly recorded date), both in violet; also 1956 (25 Sept.) envelope to USA, bearingAustralia 31⁄2d. tied by “CHRISTMAS ISLAND” c.d.s. (Type D11), showing manuscript“Paquebot” alongside. Photo S$600-800

483 � 1951 (16 June) envelope to London, bearing Singapore 50c. tied by “CHRISTMAS ISLAND”c.d.s. (Type D11) and showing “BY AIR IN AUSTRALIA AND ONWARD” h.s. (Type I 2; latestrecorded date); the envelope a little stained. Photo S$800-1,000

Cocos Island

484 � 1908 and 1909 picture postcards from England to the same addressee at the EasternExtension Telegraph Company on Cocos Island, both showing “PENANG TO SINGAPORE”double-ring datestamp. Rare incoming mail. Photo S$700-900

485 � 1933 pieces (3) bearing KGV 4c.+6c., 5c.+5c. and 5c., plus 4c. pair, all cancelled by“COCOS ISLAND” double-ring d.s. (Type D1). Fine clean strikes S$250-300

486 � 1953 (30 May) envelope registered to Australia, bearing Singapore KGV 2c., 8c. and30c., each tied by “COCOS/ISLAND” c.d.s. (Type D3), showing Singapore K registrationlabel and fine “FOUND POSTED OUT OF COURSE” h.s. in violet (Type I 2) with manuscript“at Cocos Is” below and, on reverse, Singapore and Melbourne datestamps. Mostattractive. Photo S$600-800

Geylang Road

487 � 1931 (28 July) 15c. registered envelope to England uprated with 6c., 1941 (29 Oct.)envelope to Calcutta bearing 8c., and 1941 (9 Nov.) envelope (minor stains and flapmissing) to New York bearing 3c., all cancelled by “GEYLANG ROAD/SINGAPORE” double-ring d.s. (Type D2), the last two showing “PASSED FOR TRANSMISSION” h.s. S$500-600

Kampong Glam

488 � 1923-47 envelopes (3, all registered) and registered envelopes (6) mostly addressed toIndia or USA, variously franked and cancelled by Types D4, D5 (3), D7 (3), D8 and D9,four with provisional registration labels of which three and one other show “AR”markings; condition a little mixed S$600-800

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489 � 1899-1941 envelopes (4, three registered) registered envelopes (2) and cards (3),variously addressed and franked, cancelled by Types D2 (4), D4 (3) and D5 (2), one withType R1 registration d.s., one with framed “RECOMMANDÉ” h.s. and one with “A.R” h.s.(Type AR2; latest recorded date); condition a little mixed S$1,000-1,200

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490 � 1921 (3 Mar.) envelope to India bearing, on reverse, KGV 4c. tied by “TANJONGKATONG/SINGAPORE” double-ring d.s. (Type D2; over a month earlier than recorded); theenvelope with some light discolouration. Photo S$600-800

491 � 1921 (18 May) envelope to India, bearing KGV 4c. tied by two strikes of rare “TANJONGKATONG/SINGAPORE” double-ring d.s. (Type D2); the envelope with some lightdiscolouration. Photo S$800-1,000

492 � 1925-40 envelopes (2, one registered) and registered envelopes (2) addressed to UK orUSA, various franked and cancelled by Types D3 (2) and D4 (2), one with provisionalregistration label. A generally fine lot S$600-800

Keppel Harbour (formerly New Harbour)

493 � 1903-39 envelopes (2, one registered), registered envelope and cards (4, two postalstationery), variously addressed and franked, cancelled by Types D1 (3), D3, D4 and D6(2), the first with unframed “T” h.s. (Type UP1; the only recorded date). A generally finelot S$650-850

Maxwell Road

494 � 1938 (20 Jan.) 15c. registered envelope uprated with 12c. and 1940 (16 Oct.) envelope(corner defect) bearing 5c. and $2, both addressed and registered to USA and cancelledby “MAXWELL ROAD/SINGAPORE” double-ring d.s. (Type D2), the latter showing brownsealing tape and violet censor h.s. at left. An interesting pair S$300-400

Naval Base

495 � 1930 (3 Dec.) front to London franked at 26c. and cancelled by Type D2; 1932 (July)envelope to Devon, franked at 58c., cancelled by poor Type D2 and showing Airmailetiquette at left; and 1941 (21 Apr.) 15c. registered envelope (a little stained) to Brisbane,uprated $1.10c., cancelled by Type D3 and showing Censor label (partly removed) andh.s. at left S$400-500

Nee Soon

496 � 1941 (20 Aug.) OHMS envelope (223x98mm.) registered to Melbourne, bearing 10c.(4) and 40c. vertical pair, all clearly tied by “NEE SOON/SINGAPORE” double-ring d.s.(Type D2), showing Singapore 23 registration label and RAF Censor h.s. in red. Photo S$300-400

Newton

497 � 1929 (26 Aug.) envelope (flap missing) registered to England franked at 41c., cancelledby “NEWTON/SINGAPORE” double-ring d.s. (Type D2) and showing Airmail etiquette;1935 (26 Jan.) T.G. Kiat advertising envelope registered to Holland franked at 62c. andcancelled by “NEWTON/SINGAPORE” double-ring d.s. (Type D4). A fine pair of covers S$300-400

North Canal Road

498 � 1910-46 envelopes (5, three registered), registered envelopes (2), stationery cards (2) anda front, variously addressed and franked, cancelled by Types D2, D3 (3), D4 (latestrecorded date), D5 (2, one the latest recorded date) and D6, one showing Type R1registration d.s. (the only recorded example; the cover with addressee’s name scratchedout) and one with provisional registration label and “A. R” h.s. A good lot S$800-1,000

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499 � 1904-41 envelopes (11, two registered), registered envelopes (3), and cards (4, two postalstationery one of which is registered), variously addressed and franked, cancelled by TypesD2 (2), D4 (6), D5, D6 (2, one the earliest recorded date) and D7 (2), two show TypeR3 registration h.s. (earliest and latest recorded dates), two with framed “RECOMMANDÉ”h.s. (Type R6) and four with tax markings. An interesting group S$1,000-1,200

Paya Lebar

500 � 1927 (3 Dec.) envelope to India bearing, on reverse, KGV 1c. pair and 4c. tied by fine“PAYA LEBAR” double-ring d.s. (Type D2) and showing Singapore H datestamp alongside.Rare. Photo S$600-800

501 � 1929-48 envelopes (7, four registered) variously addressed and franked, cancelled byTypes D2 (complete superb strike on stained cover to India), D3 (3) and D4 (2), onewith adhesives cancelled at GPO and showing manuscript provisional registration label. A good lot S$1,200-1,500

Queen Street

502 � 1935 (5 Jan.) 15c. registered envelope to Glasgow, uprated with 25c., cancelled by“QUEEN STREET/SINGAPORE” double-ring d.s. (Type D2) and showing Airmail etiquetteat upper left; the envelope with some light foxing S$200-250

R.A.F. Base - Seletar

503 � 1937 (17 Sept.) OHMS envelope (223x94mm.) from Kowloon City, Hong Kong, to theRAF Station, franked at 30c., showing circular-framed “T” and bearing MPU PostageDue 8c. tied by mainly fine “R.A.F. BASE SO/SINGAPORE” double-ring d.s. (Type D2) for20 September; the envelope with some creases. Photo S$500-600

504 � 1938 (11 Apr.) 15c. registered envelope to Isle of Wight, uprated with 8c. pair, and 1940(24 July) 15c. registered envelope to Manchester, uprated with 10c. and $1, bothcancelled by “R.A.F. BASE SO/SINGAPORE” double-ring d.s. (Type D2) and showingSingapore 26 registration label S$300-400

Raffles Hotel

505 � 1911-28 envelopes (3, one registered and one a Raffles Hotel advertising), registeredenvelope (opened-out) and picture postcards (2), variously addressed and franked,cancellations comprise Types D2 (3, one very poor), D3 and D4 (2), one with provisionalregistration label showing red ink “R Hotel” and one with Type UP1 tax h.s.; conditiona little mixed S$800-1,000

506 � 1911-26 envelopes (3, one registered and one a Raffles Hotel advertising) and upratedstationery cards (2), variously addressed and franked, cancellations comprise Types D2(2), D3 (2) and D4, one with Straits Settlements Censor label at top and one with TypeUP1 tax h.s. A good to fine lot S$600-800

Raffles Institution

507 � 1929 (16 Aug.) 15c. registered envelope to London, uprated with 6c., cancelled by“RAFFLES/SINGAPORE” double-ring d.s. (Type D1, State 1 with “HOTEL” removed) andshowing “Raffles Hotel” registration label at upper left. Photo S$1,000-1,200

508 � 1930 (10 Mar.) 2c. stationery card to Birmingham, clearly cancelled by fine“RAFFLES/SINGAPORE” double-ring d.s. (Type D1, State 1 with “HOTEL” removed) andshowing triangular-framed “T” h.s. (Type UP1) alongside. Photo S$600-800

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509 � 1930 (13 Aug.) 15c. registered envelope to Amsterdam, uprated with KGV 1c., 2c. and12c. pair, all cancelled by “RAFFLES/SINGAPORE” double-ring d.s. (Type D1, State 1 with“HOTEL” removed), showing “INSURED” label at upper left and “Raffles” registration labelat foot. Most attractive. Photo S$1,000-1,200

510 � 1935 (1 June) envelope registered to South Africa, bearing 1935 Jubilee 25c. tied by poor“RAFFLES INSTN./SINGAPORE” double-ring d.s. (Type D1 State 2), showing clearer strikeon reverse and “Raffles” registration label at upper left. Photo S$600-800

511 � 1935 (17 June) envelope registered to Hong Kong, bearing 1935 Jubilee set (25c. onreverse) cancelled by poor “RAFFLES INSTN./SINGAPORE” double-ring d.s. (Type D1 State2), showing another clearer strike on reverse and “Raffles” registration label at lower left.Photo S$600-800

512 � 1937 (31 Aug.) KGV 15c. registered envelope to New Zealand, uprated with 1937Coronation 8c., both cancelled by “RAFFLES INSTN./SINGAPORE” double-ring d.s. (TypeD2) and showing registration label at upper left. Photo S$500-600

513 � 1937 (12 Nov.) photographic picture postcard registered to Holland, bearing KGV 50c.clearly tied by “RAFFLES INSTN./SINGAPORE” double-ring d.s. (Type D2) and showingregistration label alongside. Photo S$500-600

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Sea View Hotel

514 � 1918 (3 Jan.) picture postcard (Malay Theatre Singapore) to England, bearing KGV 4c.tied by fine “SEAVIEW HOTEL/SINGAPORE” double-ring d.s. (Type D2) and showingSingapore c.d.s. in opposite corner. Extremely rare. Also unused photographic picturepostcard of the hotel. Photo S$3,500-4,500

Seletar

515 � 1916 (1 Aug.) picture postcard to London, bearing KGV 3c. tied by light legible strikeof “SELETAR” double-ring d.s. (Type D2; earliest recorded date). Photo S$400-500


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Sepoy Lines

516 � 1922 (8 May) 10c. registered envelope (peripheral faults) to London, uprated with 1c.,2c. and 5c., 1938 (4 Oct.) 15c. registered envelope to Chicago, uprated with 4c. and40c., and 1948 (7 Jan.) envelope registered to Glasgow, bearing BMA 10c. (2) and 50c.,all cancelled by “SEPOY LINES/SINGAPORE” double-ring d.s. Types D2 (2) and D4 (scarce),fine S$500-600

Serangoon Road

517 � 1929-46 envelopes (3, two registered), registered envelope and a stationery card,variously addressed and franked, cancelled by Types D2, D3 (4, one the earliest recordeddate and showing tax h.s.). A good lot S$500-600

South Bridge Road

518 � 1900 (11 Oct.) picture postcard to Germany bearing QV 3c., 1901 (9 Feb.) enveloperegistered to Tonkin bearing QV1c. (5, all on reverse) and 8c., and 1906 (4 May) picturepostcard to England bearing KE 4c., all cancelled by “SOUTH BRIDGE ROAD/SINGAPORE”c.d.s. (Type D1), the registered envelope showing Type R1 registration d.s. (earliestrecorded date). A good lot S$500-600

Tanglin

519 � 1897 (19 Oct.) 3c. stationery card to Batavia cancelled by “TANGLIN” c.d.s. (Type D2),and 1936-41 envelopes (3, one registered) variously addressed and franked, all cancelledwith Type D5, two with censor markings S$350-450

Tanjong Pagar

520 � 1897-1938 envelopes (2, one registered), registered envelopes (2) and cards (3, onestationery), variously addressed and franked, cancelled by Types D2 (3), D5 and D6 (3),the registered with Type R2 (latest recorded date) and a provisional registration label, andtwo with Type UP2 tax h.s. (one the latest recorded date). A generally good lot S$400-500

521 � 1902-34 envelopes (2, one registered and the other a Hamburg-America Line advertisingwith USA tax markings), registered envelopes (2) and picture postcards (2), variouslyaddressed and franked, cancelled by Types D2 (2), D3 and D6 (3). A generally fine lot S$350-450

Upper Serangoon

522 � 1954 (3 Mar.) Singapore 4c. stationery card registered and addressed locally, uprated with2c. and 20c., cancelled by very rare “U SERANGOON P A/SINGAPORE” c.d.s. (Type D1; theearlier of the two recorded) and showing Singapore 64 registration label. Photo S$500-600

523 � 1954 (19 July) envelope registered and addressed locally, bearing Singapore 2c. (5), 8c.and 12c, cancelled by very rare “U SERANGOON P A/SINGAPORE” c.d.s. (Type D1; the latterof the two recorded) and showing Singapore 64 registration label. Photo S$500-600


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524 � KG VI 15c. cancelled by part “WESTERN DEPOT/SINGAPORE” double-ring d.s. (Type D1).The only recorded example of this postmark. Photo S$250-300

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525 The extensive collection of cancellations and postal markings to 1942, housed in eightvolumes contained in a carton, comprising envelopes (445, sixty-five registered),registered stationery envelopes (23), postal stationery cards (72), picture postcards (42)and loose stamps/pieces (750+), included are fine ranges of datestamps, machineobliterators, registration marks, AR h.s., Parcel Post datestamps, Paid marks includingOfficial, Postage Due markings, FPOs, printed matter, Paquebot and sub-officecancellations. Condition is rather mixed and viewing is strongly recommended. A greatopportunity to start a collection or to add to an existing one S$40,000-50,000

526 The collection of BMA period housed in album, comprising envelopes (107, twenty-fourregistered), air letters (2), registered stationery envelope, postal stationery cards (4),picture postcard and loose stamps/pieces (90), included are covers from the stamplessperiod, range of datestamps, handstamped slogans, machine obliterators, AR h.s., Paidmarks including Official, printed matter, Paquebot and some sub-office datestamps. Agenerally fine lot, well worth inspection S$5,000-6,000

527 � The post war collection to 1962 housed in five albums contained in a carton, comprisingenvelopes (310, one hundred and sixty-two registered), air letters (33), registeredstationery envelopes (36), postal stationery cards (16), postal stationery envelope, picturepostcards (5) and loose stamps/pieces (180+), included are fine ranges of datestamps,handstamped slogans, machine obliterators, Parcel Post, instructional markings and asuperb range of sub-offices. A fine lot for expansion and/or the specialist S$5,000-6,000

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Sunday 25 September 2011

Second Session at 10.30 a.m. (Lots 528-888A)

JOHORE

528 � A small group of seven picture postcards (two unused) depicting Sultan Ibrahim (3, oneon his Mercedes racer), “H.H. the Sultan of Johore and Officers”, “Malay School -Johore”, “Johore Baru, F.M.S.R. Connection Steam Ships” and “Johore RailwayStation”; some minor creases though generally fine S$200-250

529 � 1944 (24 June) envelope from Burma to Muar, franked 31⁄2a. and showing very fine TypeHS8 slogan h.s. in violet; 1946 (3 July) locally addressed envelope bearing BMA 8c. tiedby Segamat double-ring d.s. and showing fair to fine Type HS10 h.s. in black; and 1951(22 June) envelope (small faults) from Muar to Kampar, franked 10c. and showing mainlyfine Ipoh Type HS9 h.s. An interesting trio of covers S$400-500

530 � 1945 stampless envelopes from Johore Bahru (3), Batu Pahat, Kluang (2), Muar (5) andSegamat, variously addressed and all posted during the free postage period; conditiongenerally good to fine S$500-600

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531 � Straits Settlements 1867 24c. green cancelled by part diamond of dots (Type K1) and part“JOHORE/A——-” double oval (Type D1) with manuscript “16/11/76” inserted. The onlyexample of a Straits Settlements stamp used in the first period of the Johore Post (1 July1876 to Sept. 1878). Photo S$800-1,000

532 � 1891-1931 envelopes (4, three registered) and a front, variously addressed and franked,cancelled by Types K2 (2), K3 (2), D15, one showing Type R2 registration d.s. in redwith day of month inverted and reversed, and the 1931 cover with “INSURED” label andshowing “AR” h.s. (Type AR2; latest recorded date). Condition very mixed S$500-600

533 � 1895 (2 Dec.) envelope registered to Germany, bearing 3c. vertical strip of three tied bycircular “JOHORE/Star and Crescent/BAHRU” (Type K2), in combination with StraitsSettlements 5c. and 8c. vertical strip of three tied by Singapore c.d.s. (3.12), showinglegible Type R2 registration d.s. in red with, on reverse, Singapore and arrival datestamps;the envelope with some age spotting in places. Photo S$1,200-1,500

534 � 1911 (6 May) envelope registered to Ceylon, franked 14c., cancelled by circular“JOHORE/Crown/BAHRU” (Type K3; latest recorded date), showing “JOHORE” c.d.s.(Type D9; earliest recorded date) and Type R4 registration h.s. (earliest recorded date).A neat and attractive franking. Photo S$500-600

535 � 1927 (22 Nov.) envelope registered to England, bearing 1919 21c. and 1922 12c. (onreverse), both tied by “JOHORE” c.d.s. (Type D14), showing registration h.s. (Type R6)and unframed “AR” h.s. (Type AR2, earliest recorded date) with Singapore transit d.s. onreverse; tear towards top left corner S$250-300

536 �A � 1941 (30 Oct.) airmail envelope from H.H. Major General Sir Ibrahim, Sultan of Johore,to New York, bearing 1922-41 50c. and $1 tied by Type D19 c.d.s. and showingtriangular “PASSED FOR TRANSMISSION/82” h.s. with arrival d.s. (10.11) on reverse; somecreases S$250-300


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537 � 1942 (14 Jan.) firm’s advertising envelope (with contents) to Muar, bearing 1940 8c. tiedby “JOHORE BAHRU/2” double-ring d.s. (Type D18) and showing the face panel crossedby manuscript “No Service” in red ink; some minor peripheral faults. Photo S$600-800

538 � 1953 (2 June) air mail envelope addressed to H.M.S. Michael at Miri, Sarawak, frankedat 30c., showing red crayon “Ship left, Retour” and, on reverse, the only recorded exampleof “JOHORE BAHRU D.L.O.” double-ring d.s. (Type D2) for 20th June S$200-250

Batu Anam

539 � 1915-39 envelopes (3) and a picture postcard, variously addressed and franked, cancelledby Types D2, D3 (2) and D6; fair to good strikes, condition a little mixed S$250-300

Batu Pahat

540 � 1903-41 envelopes (3, all registered) and a large piece, variously addressed and franked,cancelled by Types D7 and D12 (2), one with Type R3 registration h.s., one with intaglio“AR” h.s. (Type AR2) and one with framed “INSURED” h.s. (Type R10; earliest recordeddate), the piece showing “BATU PAHAT/PAID” c.d.s. in red (Type PD2; the only recordedexample - crossed by tear). Condition very mixed S$300-400

541 � 1948 (18 Feb.) FMS 15c. registered envelope to Kuala Lumpur, bearing BMA 1c. (2),10c. and 15c. (damaged through opening), all tied by Type D13 datestamp (latestrecorded date), provisional registration label and the rare circular “AR” handstamp (TypeAR4, latest recorded date) S$250-300

Bekok

542 � 1937-39 envelopes to England, franked at 8c. (2) and 49c., all cancelled by “BEKOK”c.d.s. (Type D3); generally fine S$400-500

Benut

543 � 1926 (26 Jan.) envelope to England, franked at 6c. and cancelled by “BENUT” c.d.s. (TypeD2; assisted in places); and 1930 (13 Oct.) envelope (some small peripheral tears) toEngland, franked at 6c. and cancelled by “BENUT” c.d.s. (Type D4). A good pair of covers S$400-500

544 � 1948 (12 Mar.) BMA 15c. registered envelope to Kuala Lumpur, bearing BMA 15c.,both cancelled by “BENUT” double-ring d.s. (TypeD6, latest recorded date), showingprovisional registration label with, on reverse, Batu Pahat and arrival datestamps S$250-300

Bukit Pasir

545 � 1933 (14 Jan.) envelope to London, franked at 24c. and cancelled by legible strike of“BUKIT PASAR” c.d.s. (Type D2); and 1948 (10 Feb.) BMA 15c. registered envelope toKuala Lumpur, bearing BMA 15c. tied by “BUKIT PASIR” c.d.s. (Type D2, latest recordeddate), showing provisional registration label, Muar transit d.s. with arrival d.s. on reverse.A clean pair of covers S$400-500

Cha’ah

546 � 1956 (2 Jyly) envelope registered to Singapore, franked 30c., cancelled by“CHAAH/JOHORE” c.d.s. (Type D6; earliest recorded date), showing another clearer strikealongside with Labis, Segamat and arrival datestamps and, on face, provisional registrationlabel. Scarce S$250-300

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Kluang

547 � 1927-41 envelopes (2), a philatelic front (registered) and a stationery card, variouslyaddressed and franked, cancelled by Types D3 and D7 (3), the front showing Type R3registration h.s. (latest recorded date) and “RECOMMANDE” h.s. (Type R6; the onlyrecorded example), and one cover showing “T” h.s. with Censor label and h.s. at left S$400-500

Kota Tinggi

548 � 1916 (23 July) envelope to USA, franked 8c., cancelled by fair to good “KOTA TINGGI”c.d.s. (Type D5, latest recorded date), showing another strike on face and violet MadrasCensor h.s. with Singapore transit c.d.s. on reverse; and 1941 (20 Jan.) 2c. stationery cardto Singapore, uprated 2c., cancelled by “KOTA TINGGI/2” double-ring d.s. (Type D11).Both with minor faults S$350-450

Kukup (Cucob)

549 � 1911 (23 Mar.) picture postcard (Reservoir Singapore) to Germany, franked 3c.,cancelled by light circular “CUCOB/Crown/JOHORE” (Type K1), showing legible“CUCOB” c.d.s. (Type D3) overstruck by Singapore transit d.s. and arrival datestamp.Photo S$1,000-1,200

550 � 1916 (17 June) picture postcard to London, franked 3c., clearly tied by “CUCOB” c.d.s.(Type D3) and showing Singapore transit d.s. alongside. Photo S$400-500

Labis

551 � 1920s illustrated “red band” envelope to Singapore, franked 4c. and cancelled by “LABIS”c.d.s. (Type D2; date unclear); and 1932 (9 Sept.) envelope to Batu Pahat bearing, onreverse, 1922 5c. tied by legible “LABIS/1” double-ring d.s. (Type D3, earliest recordeddate) with another clearer strike on face, and showing Johore Bahru transit c.d.s.; theenvelope with small corner fault S$300-400

Layang Layang

552 � 1938 (28 Oct.) envelope to Glasgow, bearing 1935 8c. clearly tied by “LAYALINGLAYALING/1” double-ring d.s. (Type D2); and 1940 (9 Aug.) envelope flown by BOACto Glasgow, franked 55c. and cancelled by similar datestamp. A fine pair of covers S$300-400

Masai

553 � 1939 (19 Sept.) envelope to Scotland, franked at 70c. for KLM service, cancelled by“MASAI” double-ring d.s. (Type D2); the envelope with central vertical fold which affectstwo stamps S$300-400

Mersing

554 � 1916 (13 Sept.) envelope registered to Singapore, franked 13c., tied by “MERSING” c.d.s.(Type D2), showing another clearer strike on face plus poor registration h.s.; 1929 (18May) “Chettiar” envelope (tear through corner and lightly discoloured) registered toIndia franked, on reverse, 33c. and all tied by “MERSING” c.d.s. (Type D5) and showing,on face, registration h.s. (Type R3), large “AR” h.s. (Type AR2) and framed“RECOMMANDÉ” h.s. (Type R5). S$300-400

Muar

555 � 1896-1928 envelopes (3, one registered) and picture postcards (2), variously addressedand franked, cancelled by Types K2, K3 (3) and D9, also 1930 (11 Mar.) Service postcard(faults) to Tangkak showing fine Type D9 c.d.s. S$600-800

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556 � 1896 (25 Mar.) “Windrath” envelope registered to Singapore, bearing 1894 (Mar.) setof four surcharges all clearly tied by circular “BANDER MAHARANI/Star andCrescent/MUAR” (Type K2), showing “BANDER MAHARANI/MUAR” c.d.s. (Type D2) andregistration d.s. (Type R3, earliest recorded date), both in red S$250-300

557 � 1930 (16 Oct.) envelope to Singapore, bearing 3c. tied by “MUAR” c.d.s. (Type D9),showing triangular-framed “T” (Type UP3) and affixed with Straits Settlements 1c. andPostage Due 1c. and 2c., all tied by Singapore double-ring d.s. (17.10). Unusual S$200-250

Panchor

558 � 1936 (13 Oct.) Airmail envelope to England bearing, on reverse, 1922 5c. (5) all tied by“PANCHOR” double-ring d.s. (Type D4) and showing Muar transit d.s.; and 1937 (3 Apr.)envelope to London bearing 1c. and 3c. block of twelve (on reverse) cancelled by similardatestamp. A clean pair of covers S$400-500

Parit Jawa

559 � 1930 (22 Aug.) illustrated “red band” envelope to Muar?, bearing 1922 4c. tied by fine“PARIT JAWA” c.d.s. (Type D4) with another strike alongside and showing Muar c.d.s. onreverse; and 1936 (30 Jan.) envelope (lightly stained) to Penang, bearing 1922 2c. tiedby similar datestamp and showing Muar transit d.s. at left. Photo for first S$500-600

Pontian

560 � 1934 (13 Nov.) envelope (a little ragged at top and with part flap missing) to Scotland,bearing 1922-41 5c. and 50c. tied by fine “PONTIAN JOHORE/1” double-ring d.s. (TypeD2) and showing “BY AIR MAIL” etiquette at upper left marked “(Dutch)” in red ink; and1940 (22 May) envelope to USA, bearing 1922-41 4c. tied by similar datestamp andshowing Singapore Censor h.s. in violet S$300-400

Rengam

561 � 1922-41 envelopes (5, one registered) and a front (registered), variously addressed andfranked, cancelled by Types D4 (3), D7 (2) and D8, the two registered with Type R3 h.s.and two showing Censor h.s. with one additionally with Type UP2 tax h.s. (the onlyrecorded example); condition a little mixed S$500-600

Scudai

562 � 1937 (25 Jan.) envelope to Geneva, franked at 42c., cancelled by “SCUDAI” c.d.s. (TypeD2); 1937 (1 Apr.) envelope to England, franked at 8c. and tied by similar datestamp;and 1940 (18 Mar.) envelope (central vertical crease) to Calcutta, franked at 55c. andcancelled by “SCUDAI/JOHORE” double-ring d.s. (Type D3), showing Censor tape at leftwith Singapore and Calcutta Censor h.s. A nice group S$400-500

563 �A � 1941 envelopes (2) from the same correspondence to Switzerland, both marked “ViaClipper - By air throughout”, bearing 1922-41 25c. (8) and $1 (2) respectively tied by“SCUDAI/JOHORE” double-ring d.s (Type D3; one the latest recorded date), both withbrown sealing tape at left tied by violet Censor h.s.; one with minor peripheral faults S$400-500

Sedenak

564 � 1913-47 envelopes (4) addressed to England, franked at 7c., 25c., 70c. and 15c.chronologically, cancelled by Types D2, D5 (2) and D7, one with violet Censor h.s.;condition mixed S$600-800

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Semerah

565 � 1930 (11 Aug.) unstamped illustrated “red band” envelope to Singapore, showing fine“SERERAH/POST OFFICE/JOHORE” h.s. (Type D1; earliest recorded date) with Batu Pahattransit c.d.s. alongside; the envelope with heavy crease at right, well clear of markings.Rare. Photo S$800-1,000

566 � 1935 (11 June) illustrated “red band” envelope to Singapore, franked at 5c., cancelled by“SEMERAH/1” double-ring d.s. (Type D2) and showing Batu Pahat transit c.d.s.alongside; the envelope with worm hole at left well clear of adhesives. Photo S$300-400

Senai

567 � 1933 (15 July) postcard size photograph of Johore Government opium shop in Scudaibearing, on picture side, 1922 1c. (2) both cancelled by “SENAI” c.d.s. (Type D2) S$250-300

Senggarang

568 � 1931 (10 Feb.) illustrated “red band” envelope to Singapore bearing, on reverse, 4c.clearly tied by “SENGGARANG” c.d.s. (Type D3) and showing Batu Pahat transit datestampalongside. Photo S$400-500

Sungei Mati

569 � 1949 (Mar. - July.) envelopes (2) registered to Penang, both franked at 30c. (differentmake-up) and tied by “SUNGEI MATI” c.d.s. (Type D5) and showing Muar, Kuala Lumpurand arrival datestamps alongside. A fine pair S$400-500

Tangkak

570 � 1926-41 envelopes (3, one registered), stationery card and photographic picturepostcards (2), variously addressed and franked, cancelled by Types D3 (2), D4, D5 (2,one the latest recorded date), the registered cover with Type R3 (the only recordedexample) and two showing Censor marks; condition a little mixed S$600-800

571 � 1925 (5 Dec.) envelope registered to England bearing, on reverse, 1922 1c. (2), 3c. (4)and 4c., all tied by “TANGKAK” c.d.s. (Type D3) and showing, on face, registration h.s.(Type R2, latest recorded date) and framed “RECOMMANDÉ” (Type R6, the only recordeddate). Photo S$500-600

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572 The collection to 1942 housed in three albums contained in a carton, comprisingenvelopes (169, fifty registered), registered stationery envelopes (2), postal stationerycards (2), picture postcards (6) and loose stamps/pieces (hundreds), included GPOdatestamps, registration markings, “AR” h.s., tax markings and a good range of sub-officecancellations. Condition very mixed with many of the covers of Indian origin, thusviewing is strongly recommended S$14,000-16,000

573 The collection of BMA period in an album, comprising envelopes/circulars (83, thirteenregistered), registered stationery envelopes (2), stationery envelope, stationery cards (6),air letters (8) and loose stamps/pieces (140+), showing a wide range of mostly sub-officecancellations and markings. A generally fine lot and a good basis for further expansion S$3,500-4,500

574 The predominantly post-war collection to circa 1957, housed in two albums contained ina carton, comprising envelopes (122, seventy-one registered), registered stationeryenvelopes (16), stationery envelopes (2, one registered), stationery cards (19), RadioMalaya cards (41), air letters (7) and loose stamps/pieces (130+), virtually all sub-officecancellations with registration markings, “AR” h.s., instructional and tax markings.Condition generally fine a a good opportunity for further expansion S$4,000-5,000

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Alor Star - G.P.O.

575 � 1912-41 envelopes (3, one registered), registered stationery envelopes (4) and stationerycards (2), variously addressed and franked, cancelled by Types D2, D3, D5 (2, one thelatest recorded date), D10 (2, one the earliest recorded date), R9, R10 and F1, theregistration handstamps are all poor; condition very mixed S$600-800

576 � 1913 (5 Apr.) photographic picture postcard to London, bearing 1912 3c. (small cornerfault) tied by “ALOR STAR” double-ring d.s. (Type D3) with large part Penang transit d.s.alongside, fine S$250-300

577 � 1913 (29 June) FMS 10c. registered envelope to Vienna, uprated 13c., cancelled by TypeD2, showing mainly fine Type R2 registration d.s. and, on reverse, Penang and Naplestransit d.s. A scarce and attractive mixed-issue franking and an early usage of the adhesiveswhich had been issued two weeks before. Photo S$1,500-2,000

578 � 1915 (29 Sept.) “Wilson” envelope registered to England, bearing 1912 $1 tied by “ALORSTAR” double-ring d.s. (Type D3) and showing fine registration d.s. (Type R2, latestrecorded date) S$250-300

579 � 1917 (13 Dec.) 10c. registered envelope to Penang, uprated with 1912 3c. and tied by“ALOR STAR” double-ring d.s. (Type D3) and showing registration d.s. (Type R3) onreverse S$250-300

580 � 1919 (19 May) envelope to Penang bearing, on reverse, Straits Settlements 4c. tied by“ALOR STAR GENERAL POST OFFICE” double-ring d.s. (Type D4; earliest recorded date) andarrival datestamp. Photo S$500-600

581 � 1924 (14 Oct.) envelope to Chicago, bearing 5c. tied by circular “BRITISHEMPIRE/Lion/EXHIBITION 1924” (Type HS1) and showing Type D4 c.d.s. alongside.Photo S$350-450

582 � 1928 (25 Jan.) 15c. registered envelope to Germany, uprated with 1921 12c, cancelledby poor double-ring d.s. and showing fine registration d.s. (Type R4, earliest recordeddate) with, on reverse, Penang and Berlin datestamps S$250-300

583 �A � 1929 (22 Oct.) envelope registered to London, bearing 1921-32 10c. (3) and 12c. tiedby “ALOR STAR/REGISTERED” double-ring d.s. (Type R8), showing fair to fine framed“RECOMMANDÉ” (Type R6) and air mail etiquette at upper left; the envelope a little soiled S$250-300

584 �A � 1934 (26 Mar.) envelope registered to Bristol bearing, on reverse, 1921-32 4c. and 30c.pairs crossed by blue crayon and tied by light “REGISTERS & PARCELS/ALORSTAR KEDAH”double-ring d.s. (Type R10, earliest recorded date) and showing, on face registration andairmail etiquette labels S$250-300

585 � 1940 (2 June) envelope to Penang, franked 8c., cancelled by Type D6 c.d.s. and showing,on reverse, a mainly fine strike of bi-lingual Kedah Agri-Horticultural & LivestockExhibition h.s. (Type HS4; earliest recorded date). Rare, one of four recorded examples.Photo S$1,200-1,500

586 �A � 1941 (15 Sept.) airmail envelope to England, marked “By Pan American throughout”,bearing 1937 $2 tied by “FIELD POST OFFICE/S.P. 603” double-ring d.s. and showing redR.A.F. 68 Censor h.s. Photo S$500-600

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587 � 1957 (21 May) envelope registered to Singapore, franked at 30c., cancelled by “ALORSTAR” c.d.s. (Type D1; the only recorded date), showing provisional registration labeland, on reverse, Penang and arrival datestamps. Photo S$400-500

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588 � 1957 (2 July) envelope registered to Singapore bearing, on reverse, 1950 10c. strip ofthree clearly tied by “ALOR STAR/MOBILE P O” c.d.s. (Type D2) with another two strikesalongside plus Penang and arrival datestamps and, on face, provisional registration label.Photo S$400-500

Baling

589 � 1919 (13 Oct.) philatelic envelope to Penang, bearing 1919 1c. (2) in combination withStraits Settlements 1c. and 4c., all clearly tied by “BALING” double-ring d.s. (Type D2),fine S$250-300

Bandar Bharu (Bagan Samak)

590 � 1917 (July) large piece bearing 3c. tied by Type D2; 1927 (10 Sept.) “Chettiar” enveloperegistered to Penang bearing, on reverse, 1cc. (3) and 4c. (4) tied by poor Type D2,showing framed “RECOMMANDÉ” (Type R3; earliest recorded date) with superb Type R2registration d.s. on face; 1927 (7 Jan.) envelope registered to Penang bearing, on reverse,1c., 4c. pair and 10c. tied by Type D2 and showing fine R2 registration d.s. on face; 1929(8 Aug.) 15c. registered envelope to England, uprated 6c. and cancelled by Type D3; and1940 (Aug.) envelope to Penang, bearing 8c. tied by Type D4 and showing partEconomy Label affixed at top. Condition rather mixed S$400-500

591 � 1923 (7 July) 10c. registration envelope to England, uprated with 1922 1c. and 5c.,cancelled by “BAGAN SAMAK” double-ring d.s. (Type D2), showing registration d.s. (TypeR2) with Penang transit d.s. on reverse. Attractive. Photo S$1,500-1,800

592 � 1925 (10 June) 10c. registered envelope to Kendal, Java, uprated with 4c. and 10c. pair,cancelled by “BAGAN SAMAK” double-ring d.s. (Type D2), showing Penang, Singapore andarrival datestamps alongside and, on reverse, registration d.s. (Type R2) and Semarangtransit c.d.s. Photo S$1,200-1,500

593 � 1936 (7 Dec.) envelope to Penang, bearing 1921 2c. and 1924 3c. cancelled by dumbobliterator in transit at Alor Star and showing, on reverse, fine “BANDAR BHARU/KEDAH”double-ring d.s. (Type D4). Photo S$500-600

Bedong

594 � 1920 (10 Dec.) envelope registered to Beirut, bearing 1912 5c., 8c. and 1919 3c., 4c.,all tied by just legible “BEDONG” double-ring d.s. (Type D2) and showing registration d.s.(Type R1, earliest recorded date) with, on reverse, Penang, Port Said and arrivaldatestamps; a few minor tone spots. A most unusual destination. Photo S$500-600

595 � 1946 (3 Jan.) envelope to India bearing, on reverse, BMA 2c. and 6c. tied by worn“BEDONG/SYBURI” Thai occupation canceller (Type D5) with manuscript date inserted;the envelope with some light staining. Photo S$500-600

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596 � 1946 (30 June) envelope to Penang, bearing BMA 8c. tied by “BEDONG/248/SYBURI”Thai occupation canceller (Type D5; latest recorded date) with manuscript date inserted;the envelope with some minor discolouration. Rare. Photo S$800-1,000

597 � 1946 (18 Nov.) envelope to Penang, bearing BMA 8c. clearly tied by “BEDONG/KEDAH”canceller in violet (Type D6) with manuscript date inserted, fine. Rare. Photo S$600-800

598 � 1947 (9 Jan.) envelope to Penang, bearing BMA 2c. pair and 6c. (new local rateintroduced on 1st January), clearly tied by “BEDONG/KEDAH” canceller in violet (TypeD6) with manuscript date inserted. rare. Photo S$600-800

599 � 1947 (16 Jan.) Rubber Research Institute circular to Kuala Lumpur, bearing BMA 1c.and 2c. tied by “BEDONG/KEDAH” canceller in violet (Type D6; latest recorded date).Rare. Photo S$700-900

Gurun

600 � 1919 (3 May) envelope registered to Seattle, franked at 20c., cancelled by “GURUN”double-ring d.s. (Type D2), showing superb Type R1 registration d.s. and, on reverse,Alor Star, Penang, Hong Kong and arrival datestamps. A neat and attractive franking.Photo S$600-800

601 � 1920 (28 Nov.) picture postcard to Sweden bearing, on picture side, 1919 1c. and 3c.tied by “GURUN” double-ring d.s. (Type D2) and showing, on message side, Alor Star andPenang transit datestamps. Photo S$500-600

602 � 1946 (8 June) envelope to India bearing, on reverse, BMA 2c. and 8c. tied by worn“GURUN/248/SYBURI” Thai occupation canceller (Type D5) with manuscript dateadjacent. Photo S$500-600

603 � 1946 (20 Aug.) envelope to Taiping bearing, on reverse, BMA 8c. tied by worn“GURUN/248/SYBURI” Thai occupation canceller (Type D5) in deep violet withmanuscript date adjacent and showing Type HS7 handstamp of Alor Star in violetalongside. Photo S$800-1,000

Jitra

604 � 1923-35 envelopes (4), variously addressed and franked, cancelled by Types D2, D3(latest recorded date) and D4 (2); condition a little mixed S$400-500

Karangan

605 �A � 1938 (Nov.) envelope (flap missing) to Canada bearing 2c. tied by “KARANGAN/KEDAH”double-ring d.s. (Type D2); 1939 (11 Dec.) envelope to Australia, readdressed internally,franked at 30c. and similarly cancelled, showing bi-lingual airmail label alongside,“PASSED/FOR/TRANSMISSION” h.s. with Kulim transit d.s. on reverse; and 1940 (22 Aug.)envelope to Manchester, franked at 55c. and similarly cancelled, showing bi-lingualairmail label and with Censor label at left tied by light h.s. A fine trio of covers S$800-1,000

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Kuala Ketil

606 � 1921 (12 May) 10c. registered envelope to Bukit Tambun, uprated 14c., cancelled by“KUALA KETIL” double-ring d.s. (Type D2), showing mainly fine Type R1 registration d.s.and “A.R” h.s. (Type AR1; latest recorded date); the envelope a little soiled. Photo S$600-800

607 � 1935 (2 May) envelope flowin by Imperial Airways to London bearing, on reverse, 5c. (5)cancelled and tied by superb “KUALA KETIL/KEDAH” double-ring d.s. (Type D4) S$300-400

608 � 1946 (6 Feb.) envelope to Kulim bearing, on reverse, BMA 8c. tied by worn strike of“KUALA KETIL/2487/SYBURI” Thai occupation canceller (Type D5, earliest recorded date)crossed by manuscript date. Rare. Photo S$800-1,000

609 � 1946 (12 July) envelope to England, franked on reverse at 50c., all cancelled by double-ring “KUALA KETIL/KEDAH” (Type D3 without date) in black and crossed by largemanuscript “12/7”. Rare. Photo S$600-800

610 � 1946 (27 Sept.) envelope to Penang, bearing BMA 8c. clearly tied by double-ring “KUALAKETIL/KEDAH” (Type D3 without date) in violet and showing manuscript date inserted.Scarce. Photo S$400-500

Kuala Muda

611 � 1910 (29 Nov.) “Chettiar” envelope to India bearing, on reverse, FMS 4c. clearly tied by“KUALA MUDA” c.d.s. (Type D2) and showing Penang and arrival datestamps alongside;the envelope a little truncated at top and at left. Photo S$2,000-2,500

Kulim

612 � 1910 (11 July) envelope (front and back severed) registered to Penang, bearing FMS 3c.(3, all different, two on reverse) and 4c., all tied by “KULIM” double-ring d.s. (Type D2,earliest recorded date) and showing good to fine registration d.s. (Type R1, earliestrecorded date). Rare. Photo S$2,000-2,500

613 � 1918-37 envelopes (10, four registered), stationery registered envelope and a large piece,variously addressed and franked, cancellations include Types D2 (3), D4, D5 (earliestrecorded date), D6 (3) and D8 (2), three with tax markings and the piece with framed“A.R” h.s. (Type AR3). condition very mixed S$600-800

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Langkawi

614 � 1913 (21 Jan.) FMS 10c. registered envelope to Alor Star, bearing 1911 1c. and 3c. tiedby “LANGKAWI” double-ring d.s. (Type D2), showing another fine strike alongside andregistration d.s. (Type R1, earliest recorded date); some faults etc. but very rare. Photo S$4,000-5,000

615 � 1919 (3 Mar.) 10c. registered envelope to Alor Star, uprated with 4c., cancelled by“LANGKAWI” double-ring d.s. (Type D2), showing another strike alongside and fair to fineType R1 registration d.s.; the envelope with some small faults. Photo S$800-1,000

616 � 1936 (11 Jan.) OGS envelope (218x108mm.) registered to India, franked on reverse at35c., cancelled by “LANGKAWI/KEDAH” double-ring d.s. (Type D4) and showing, on face,registration label and “A.R” h.s. (Type AR2; the only recorded example). Photo S$1,000-1,200

Lunas

617 � 1913 (21 Feb.) partly hand-painted envelope to London, franked at 4c., cancelled bylegible “LUNAS” double-ring d.s. (Type D2); 1926 (28 July) envelope (tear along bottom)to Manchester, franked at 6c., cancelled by “LUNAS/KEDAH” double-ring d.s. (Type D3);and 1937 (28 Dec.) envelope to Aberdeen, franked at 25c. and cancelled by“LUNAS/KEDAH” double-ring d.s. (Type D4). An interesting trio S$600-800

618 � 1919 (15 Sept.) 10c. registered envelope, addressed locally, uprated 14c., cancelled by“LUNAS” double-ring d.s. (Type D2), showing Type R2 registration d.s. (earliest recordeddate) and “A.R” h.s. (Type AR1; earliest recorded date); some minor faults. Photo S$600-800

619 � 1946 (2 Feb.) envelope to Penang, bearing BMA 8c. clearly tied by“LUNAS/2487/SYBURI” Thai occupation canceller (Type D5) in violet with manuscriptdate alongside. Rare. Photo S$700-900

620 � 1946 (20 Dec.) envelope to Singapore, bearing BMA 8c. clearly tied by“LUNAS/2487/SYBURI” Thai occupation canceller (Type D5; latest recorded date) in violetwith manuscript date alongside. Rare. Photo S$700-900

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621 � 1919 (7 July) envelope (faults) to Nebong Tebal bearing, on reverse, 4c. tied by “POSTOFFICE/PADANG SERAI” oval d.s. in violet (Type D1) with Penang and arrival datestampsalongside S$200-250

622 � 1919 (6 Oct.) envelope from Baling to Penang, bearing 1919 2c. (2) in combination withStraits Settlements 1c. and 4c. and showing, on reverse, fine “POST OFFICE/PADANG SERAI”oval d.s. in violet black (Type D1) applied in transit on 7 October. Photo S$400-500

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623 � 1920 (June) 10c. registered envelope from Kuala Ketil to Simpang Ampat, uprated 14c.,showing legible strike of “POST OFFICE/PADANG SERAI” oval d.s. in black (Type D1)applied on 5 June (latest recorded date) and showing, on reverse, despatch registrationd.s. and “A.R” h.s.; the envelope a little soiled. Photo S$400-500

624 � 1920 (8 Oct.) envelope (a little truncated at left) to Denmark, franked at 14c., cancelledby “PADANG SERAI” double-ring d.s. (Type D2) and showing triangular-framed “T” h.s.(Type UP1; the only recorded example) with blue crayon “16” alongside. Photo S$400-500

625 � 1941 (6 Nov.) envelope to Canada, franked at 8c., cancelled by “PADANG SERAI/KEDAH”double-ring d.s. (Type D5; latest recorded date) and showing brown sealing tape at lefttied by violet Censor h.s. S$400-500

626 � 1945 (18 Oct.) envelope to Kulim sent during the free post period, showing wornimpression of “PEDANG SERAI/2487/SYBURI” Thai occupation canceller (Type D6, the only recorded date) with manuscript date inserted; the envelope with some slight soiling.Rare, one of two recorded examples. Photo S$600-800

627 � 1946 (26 June) envelope to Penang, bearing BMA 8c. clearly tied by “P. SERAI P.O.”Japanese occupation canceller (Type D7) with manuscript date below. Photo S$400-500

628 � 1946 (21 Nov.) envelope to Scotland, bearing BMA 50c. clearly tied by “P. SERAI P.O.”Japanese occupation canceller (Type D7) with manuscript date below. Photo S$500-600

Serdang

629 � 1946 (17 Dec.) envelope to Penang, bearing BMA 8c. clearly tied by “POSTOFFICE/SERDANG” Japanese occupation canceller (Type D5, latest recorded date) andshowing manuscript date below. Photo S$500-600

Sik

630 � 1946 (18 Mar.) BMA 4c. stationery card to Kuala Kangsar, cancelled by worn impressionof “SIK/SYBURI” Thai occupation canceller (Type D5, the only recorded example oncover) with manuscript date below. Photo S$1,000-1,200

Sungei Patani

631 � 1915-41 envelopes (6, three registered), stationery registered envelopes (2) and astationery card, variously addressed and franked, cancellations include Types D2, D3, D4(3) and D6 (3, one the latest recorded date), markings include British Empire Exhibitioncachet (Type HS1; latest recorded date), Kedah Exhibition h.s. (Type HS2; latestrecorded date), “TO PAY/__CENTS” h.s. (Type UP8; latest recorded date) with blue crayon“16” inserted and framed “A.R” (Type AR2). An interesting lot S$1,200-1,500

632 � 1919 (8 Nov.) envelope registered to Penang, bearing 2c. and 3c. (3) in combinationwith Straits Settlements 1c. (3), all cancelled by “SUNGEI PATANI” double-ring d.s. (TypeD2) and showing mainly fine Type R2 registration d.s.; the envelope with light centralvertical crease. Photo S$400-500

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634 � 1941 (5 June) “Chettiar” envelope registered to India bearing, on reverse, 1922 5c. and1937 30c. tied by “SUNGEI PATANI/KEDAH” double-ring d.s. (Type D4) and showing, onface, registration label and Censor h.s.; the envelope with some peripheral faults S$250-300

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635 � 1945 (Dec.) envelope to India bearing, on reverse, BMA 2c. and 6c. tied by circular“REGISTRATION & PARCELS/KEDAH/SUNGEI PATANI” intaglio h.s. (Type D10). Rare. Photo S$600-800

636 � 1946 (22 July) Johore stationery card to Kuala Kangsar, bearing BMA 1c. and 3c. tied bycircular “REGISTRATION & PARCELS/KEDAH/SUNGEI PATANI” intaglio h.s. (Type D10,latest recorded date). Rare. Photo S$800-1,000

637 � 1946 envelope to Penang, bearing BMA 2c. and 3c. (2) tied by undated circular “SUNGEIPATANI/KEDAH/SUNGEI PATANI” h.s. (Type D11) in blue. Rare. Photo S$800-1,000

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639 The collection of BMA period in an album, comprising envelopes/circulars (49, tenregistered), registered stationery envelope, stationery cards (5) and loose stamps/pieces(51), showing a wide range of mostly sub-office cancellations and markings and includinga few post free period. A generally fine lot and a good basis for further expansion S$2,500-3,000

640 The post-war collection to circa 1957 housed in an album, comprising envelopes (44,twenty registered), registered stationery envelopes (4), stationery envelope (registered),stationery cards (11), Radio Malaya cards (18), air letters (6) and loose stamps/pieces(43), showing a wide range of GPO and sub-office cancellations, registration markings,“AR” h.s., instructional and tax markings. Generally fine and a good basis for furtherexpansion S$2,500-3,000

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Kota Bharu - G.P.O.

641 � 1904 Italy 20c. letter card from Bologna to Kota Bharu, uprated 5c. (defective), andshowing two strikes (one on reverse) of “PENANG TO SINGAPORE” double-ring d.s.(26.11); the card with some minor faults. Scarce incoming mail S$200-250

642 � 1910 (9 Jan.) picture postcard ex the “Gimlette” correspondence to Southsea, bearingFMS 3c. tied by fine “Kota Bharu/Kelantan” c.d.s. (Type D1) and showing Singaporetransit d.s. Photo S$2,500-3,000

643 � 1910 (12 June) mourning envelope ex the “Gimlette” correspondence to Southsea,bearing FMS 4c. tied by “KOTA BHARU/KELANTAN” c.d.s. (Type D3) and showingSingapore transit d.s. on reverse; the envelope with some minor tears at top causedthrough opening. Photo S$2,000-2,500

644 � 1911 (9 Mar.) Portuguese picture postcard ex the “Gimlette” correspondence toSouthsea, bearing 1911 1c. strip of three tied by “KOTA BHARU/KELANTAN” c.d.s. (TypeD3) and showing Singapore and Penang transit datestamps. Photo S$250-300

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645 � 1915 (10 Oct.) envelope to Penang, headed “Kelantan Field Force”, bearing 1911 3c.vertical strip of three clearly tied by “KOTA BHARU/KELANTAN” c.d.s. (Type D3) andshowing, on reverse, Singapore (14.10) and Penang (15.10) transit datestamps.Extremely rare, and the only recorded cover from this force. The sender was a member ofthe Penang Volunteers which were sent to put down disturbances which broke outaround Pasir Puteh. Photo S$10,000-12,000

646 � 1917 (19 Dec.) envelope to Tumpat, bearing 1911 3c. tied by good to fine “KOTABHARU/KELANTAN” c.d.s. (Type D3) and showing arrival datestamp on reverse S$250-300

647 � 1920 (11 Oct.) front registered to Surrey, franked 35c., cancelled by Type D5 (earliestrecorded date) and showing Type R2 registration d.s. without date; 1922 (18 Sept.) OGSenvelope (fox spotted) to Kuala Lumpur showing Type D1 c.d.s.; 1923 (31 Oct.)envelope registered to USA, franked at 28c., cancelled by Type D4 and showing Type R2h.s.; 1928 (14 Feb.) OGS envelope (truncated at left) registered to Temangan, franked at19c. and showing Type R2 and R6 handstamps; 1930 (19 June) unaddressed picturepostcard, bearing 2c. on picture side tied by Type D5; 1933 (27 Dec.) envelope flown byImperial Airways to England, franked at 64c. and cancelled by Type D8; and 1941 (27Mar.) OHMS Airmail envelope to Melbourne showing fine Type F1 c.d.s. A good lot S$700-900

648 � 1927 (25 Oct.) photographic picture postcard (Kota Bharu Railway bridge), unaddressedand bearing, on picture side, 1921-28 1c. and 2c. tied by “KOTA BHARU/KELANTAN” c.d.s.(Type D5) S$250-300

649 � 1932 (12 July) envelope to USA, bearing 1921-28 1c., 2c., 4c. and 5c., each tied by fine“KOTA BHARU/KELANTAN” c.d.s. (Type D8, earliest recorded date) S$250-300

650 � 1937 (4 May) 2c. stationery card to Los Angeles, uprated with 2c., both cancelled by“KOTA BHARU/KELANTAN” c.d.s. (Type D9), showing triangular-framed “T” (Type UP2;the only recorded example), Seattle tax marking and with pre-cancelled US Postage Due2c.; the card a little discoloured. Photo S$400-500

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652 � 1941 (9 Apr.) envelope to Texas, bearing 1937 8c. and 12c. tied by “KOTABHARU/KELANTAN” c.d.s. (Type D4; latest recorded date) and showing triangular Passedfor Transmission h.s. in violet. Photo S$400-500

653 � 1941 (16 Oct.) envelope (opened-out) locally addressed and registered bearing, onreverse, 1937 1c., 2c., 4c. and 8c. pair, all cancelled by “KOTA BHARU/KELANTAN” c.d.s.(Type D8) and showing, on face Type R2 registration h.s. with date omitted; small piecesmissing from right hand corners otherwise fine S$250-300

654 � 1941 (30 Nov.) envelope to Western Australia, marked “On Active Service”, bearing 19375c. (5) tied by “KOTA BHARU/KELANTAN” c.d.s. and showing red RAF Censor 259 S$250-300

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655 � 1931 (10 Feb.) small piece bearing 1921-28 1c. and 3c. tied by rare “CHERANGRUKU/KELANTAN” c.d.s. in violet (Type D1). Photo S$250-300

Gua Musang

656 � 1930 (3 Oct.) small piece bearing 1922 4c. tied by almost complete “GUAMUSANG/KELANTAN” c.d.s. in violet (Type D1); the 4c. with some lightly stained perfs.Photo S$250-300


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657 � 1938 (23 Aug.) 2c. stationery card to Sumatra, cancelled by double strike of “GUAMUSANG/KELANTAN” c.d.s. (Type D2) and showing circular-framed “T” (Type UP2; theonly recorded example), no other markings. Photo S$800-1,000

658 � 1948 (29 Dec) Airmail envelope to London, marked “FORCES MAIL”, bearing 1948Wedding 10c. tied by fine “GUA MUSANG” c.d.s. (Type D6) S$250-300

Kuala Krai (Batu Mengkebang)

659 � 1925 (15 Aug.) envelope (tear across lower left) to Manchester, bearing 1c. (cornerfolded over prior to use) and 5c. tied by “KUALA KRAI/KELANTAN” c.d.s. (Type D5); and1934 (22 Sept.) envelope to USA, bearing 2c. and 5c. vertical pair (lower stamp withsurface damage at lower left) tied by “KUALA KRAI/KELANTAN” c.d.s. (Type D5) S$400-500

660 � 1928 (31 Mar.) 10c. registered envelope from the District Officer to Temanggan, bearing1c. and 10c. (2) tied by “KUALA KRAI/KELANTAN” c.d.s. (Type D6), showing Kota Bharutransit alongside and, on reverse, registration d.s. (Type R2; earliest recorded date),framed “RECOMMANDÉ” (Type R6; earliest recorded date) and circular-framed “A.R”(Type AR2; the only recorded example). Photo S$1,000-1,200

661 � 1939 (22 Dec.) envelope to London, bearing 1937 4c. pair tied by “KUALA KRAI” c.d.s.(Type D7) and showing unframed “PASSED/FOR/TRANSMISSION” h.s. alongside. Photo S$400-500

662 � 1946 (14 July) Kedah stationery card to Kuala Kangsar, bearing BMA 2c. pair tied by“KUALA KRAI/KELANTAN” double-ring d.s. (Type D9) and showing part Kota Bharutransit d.s. in opposite corner. Photo S$500-600

Nal

663 � 1940 (17 Aug.) piece bearing 1937 1c. (2) and 4c. pair cancelled by “NAL/KELANTAN”c.d.s. (Type D3; earliest recorded date). Photo S$250-300

Pahi

664 � 1921-28 1c., 4c. (2, one on small piece), 5c. (2) and 6c., all cancelled by part strikes of“PAHI/KELANTAN” c.d.s. in violet (Type D1) with dates between February and December1928. A rare group S$500-600

Pasir Mas

665 � 1938 (8 June) OGS envelope from the District Officer (circular cachet at lower left) tothe British Resident at Kota Bharu, showing mainly fine “PASIR MAS/KELANTAN” c.d.s.(Type D4) with arrival datestamp on reverse. Photo S$400-500

666 � 1946 (16 Mar.) envelope to London, bearing BMA 1c., 2c. (4), 5c. and 8c. (2), all tiedby “PASIR MAS/KELANTAN” c.d.s. (Type D4). Attractive. Photo S$300-400

Pasir Puteh

667 � 1920 (29 Nov.) envelope registered to London and readdressed to Birmingham bearing,on reverse, 1911 3c. and 4c. vertical pairs clearly cancelled by “PASIR PUTEH/KELANTAN”c.d.s. (Type D5) and showing, on face, very fine registration h.s. (Type R2, the onlyrecorded example). Very rare. Photo S$1,500-1,800


668 � 1933 (30 Sept.) photographic picture postcard from Kota Bharu to Kemaman, franked4c. on picture side and showing mainly fine “PASIR PUTEH/KELANTAN” transit c.d.s. (TypeD5). Photo S$600-800

669 � 1945 (17 Nov.) envelope to Kota Bharu, bearing BMA 8c. tied by fair to fine “PASIRPUTEH/KELANTAN” double-ring d.s. (Type D8) S$250-300

670 � 1948 (1 June) BMA 15c. registered envelope to Kuala Lumpur, uprated with 6c. pair and15c., cancelled by “PASIR PUTEH” c.d.s. (Type D9), showing provisional registration labeland circular-framed “A.R” (Type AR3; the only recorded example); the envelope a littletrimmed at right. Photo S$400-500

Sungei Kusial

671 � 1941 (27 Jan.) Airmail envelope to New Zealand, bearing 1937 1c., 2c. pair and 50c., allcancelled by worn impressions of “SUNGEI KUSIAL/KELANTAN” c.d.s. (Type D3) andshowing triangular “PASSED FOR TRANSMISSION/63” h.s. in violet. Photo S$800-1,000

672 � 1941 (25 Aug.) Airmail envelope to New Zealand, bearing 1937 2c., 4c. pair and 8c.block of four and single, all cancelled by worn impressions of “SUNGEI KUSIAL/KELANTAN”c.d.s. (Type D3), showing brown sealing tape at left tied by violet Censor h.s.; a fewminor faults though most attractive. Photo S$800-1,000

Tanah Merah

673 � 1922 (18 May) envelope registered to Singapore, franked at 17c., cancelled by legible“TANAH MERAH” double-ring d.s. (Type D2), showing mainly fine registration h.s. (TypeR2; latest recorded date) with, on reverse, Kota Bharu and arrival datestamps; theenvelope a little discoloured. Photo S$1,200-1,500

674 � 1924 (3 Dec.) envelope to Chicago, franked at 12c., cancelled by “TANAH MERAH”double-ring d.s. (Type D2) with another strike alongside Bharu and Penang transitdatestamps. Photo S$700-900

675 � 1951 (21 Oct.) 20c. registered envelope to Kuala Lumpur, uprated with 1951 2c. and10c. (2), all but the 2c. cancelled by “TANAH MERAH” c.d.s. (type D7) and showingcircular-framed “AR” (Type AR3, the only recorded example); the envelope with someslight damage at top S$200-250

Temangan

676 � 1926 (1 Mar.) printed “Montgomery Ward” envelope to Chicago, franked at 12c., clearlytied by “TEMANGAN/KELANTAN” c.d.s. (Type D1; earliest recorded date) and showing, onreverse, Kota Bharu (2.3) and Penang transit datestamps; the envelope a little soiled andcreased. Photo S$600-800

677 � 1930 (23 Jan.) envelope registered to Denmark bearing, on reverse, 1c. (2) and 2c. (5)tied by “TEMANGAN/KELANTAN” c.d.s. (Type D2) and, on face, 5c. (3) cancelled in transitat Kota Bharu and showing just legible Type R2 registration h.s. Photo S$800-1,000

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678 � 1931 (13 Apr.) illustrated “red band” envelope from Kuala Krai to Temangan, franked at4c. and showing good to fine “TEMANGAN/KELANTAN” c.d.s. (Type D2) alongside. Photo S$400-500

679 � 1937 (8 July) philatelic envelope registered to Singapore, bearing 1937 1c., 4c., 5c., 8c.,12c., 25c. and 40c., all clearly tied by “TEMANGAN/KELANTAN” c.d.s. (Type D2), showingvery fine registration h.s. (Type R2), framed “RECOMMANDÉ” (Type R4) h.s. (both latestrecorded date). Colourful. Photo S$800-1,000

Tumpat

680 � 1917 (23 Apr.) envelope to USA, bearing 1911 1c. and 3c. vertical pairs placed sidewaysand tied by clear “TUMPAT/KELANTAN” c.d.s. (Type D2) and showing, on reverse,Singapore transit d.s.; the envelope with some pinholes at upper left and minor peripheralcreases. Photo S$1,200-1,500

681 � 1926 (2 Aug.) envelope registered to Hungary, franked at 27c., cancelled by“TUMPAT/KELANTAN” c.d.s. (Type D3; latest recorded date), showing poor Type R2registration h.s., framed “RECOMMANDÉ” (Type R6) and, on reverse, Kota Bharu (2.8),Penang and Venice transit datestamps. Photo S$800-1,000

682 �A � 1931 (30 Sept.) envelope (260x135mm.) registered to London, marked “Per Dutch AirMail Medan - Amsterdam”, bearing 3c., 30c., 50c. and $2 tied by “TUMPAT/KELANTAN”c.d.s. (Type D4), showing fine Type R2 registration h.s., framed “RECOMMANDÉ” (TypeR6) and Air Mail etiquette. A remarkable franking. Stated to be the earliest recordedairmail cover from Kelantan. Photo S$800-1,000

683 � 1935 (13 Mar.) envelope registered to Germany, franked at 62c., cancelled by legible“TUMPAT/KELANTAN” c.d.s. (Type D5), showing Type R2 registration h.s., framed“RECOMMANDÉ” (Type R6) and, on reverse, Kota Bharu (14.3), Penang, Brindisi, Milanand arrival datestamps; the 50c. with some perfs cut off. Photo S$500-600

684 � 1937 (2 Nov.) envelope to USA, bearing 1937 2c. and 10c. clearly tied by“TUMPAT/KELANTAN” c.d.s. (Type D5) and showing Kota Bharu transit datestamp onreverse. Photo S$600-800

685 � 1947 (19 Mar.) envelope to Glasgow, bearing BMA 50c. tied by “TUMPAT” c.d.s. (TypeD8) S$200-250

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687 The BMA period collection, comprising envelopes/circulars (21, four registered), postalstationery cards (4), front, Air Letter and loose stamps/pieces (25), showing a good rangeof GPO and sub-offices cancellations, including some earliest and latest recorded dates. A good lot, ideal for further expansion S$1,000-1,200

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689 � 1892 (20 Apr.) Official envelope (222x100mm.) registered to New York, bearing SungeiUjong 1891 2c. (5, one defective and others with small faults) cancelled by “SUNGEIUJONG” c.d.s. (Type D2), in combination with Straits Settlements 1883 5c. (3) cancelledby oval of bars, showing two different London transit d.s. and Singapore c.d.s. on reverse;the envelope with some faults, mainly at top, caused through opening. A rarecombination cover. Photo S$4,000-5,000PROVENANCE:Charles Taylor, May 1981 Milo D. Rowell, October 1992

690 � 1896-1939 envelopes (5, two registered) and stationery cards (3), variously addressed andfranked including 1896 (8 Mar.) “Windrath” envelope registered to Singapore, bearing1891-94 1c., 2c. and 5c. tied by “SUNGEI UJONG” c.d.s. (Type D3) and showing Type R2registration h.s., both in violet; 1900 (3 July) and 1902 (1 June) 1c. stationery cards toIpoh and Kuala Lumpur, both cancelled by “SEREMBAN” c.d.s. (Type D6); 1901 (7 Jan.)OGS envelope (large tear across top left corner) to London, bearing Perak 1c. and 3c.tied by “SEREMBAN” c.d.s. (Type D6); 1921 (8 July) envelope registered to Switzerland,bearing FMS 3c. (4, on reverse), 4c. and 20c., all tied by “SEREMBAN/REGISTERED” ovald.s. (Type R9) and showing circular-framed “A.R” (Type AR2; latest recorded date); 1922(Apr.) unstamped envelope from India and 1923 (Apr.) India 1a. stationery envelope toSeremban showing boxed “SEREMBAN/16 Cts/TO PAY” in violet (Type U11) and similarfor 8c. (Type UP8) respectively. Condition a little mixed S$1,000-1,200

691 � 1901 (June) envelope registered to Austria, bearing 1898-1900 4c. on 1c., 4c. on 3c., 4c.on 5c. and 4c. on 8c., in combination with Perak 1c. (5) and Straits Settlements 8c., alltied by light “SEREMBAN” c.d.s. (Type D6) and showing light Type R4 registration d.s.with, on reverse, Singapore, Naples and Bologna transit datestamps; some affixativestaining around the Negri Sembilan adhesives. A most unusual combination cover S$2,000-2,500

692 � 1911 (13 June) envelope (fragile) from Klang to Singapore, franked with FMS 3c. onreverse with Seremban c.d.s. (14.6) alongside and showing, on face, unrecordedunframed “MISSENT/TO/SEREMBAN”. Photo S$500-600

693 � 1922 (Mar.) unstamped envelope from India and 1922 (Apr.) India 1⁄2a. stationeryenvelope to Seremban, showing fine boxed “SEREMBAN/16 Cts./TO PAY” in violet (TypeUP11) and similar for 8c. (Type UP8) respectively with, on reverse, clear arrival c.d.s. for31 March and 14 April S$300-400


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695 � 1939 (25 July) envelope registered to Kuala Pilah bearing, on reverse, 2c. and 10c. (3)tied by “SEREMBAN. F.M.S./REGISTERED” oval d.s. (Type R11) and showing circular-framed “A.R”; upon arrival the envelope marked “Left no address, Retour” with multi-lingual “Gone Away” label affixed on reverse and showing Kuala Pilah c.d.s. (27.7)alongside. Unusual. Photo S$500-600

Ayer Kuning South

696 � 1937 (13 Dec.) envelope registered to England, bearing 5c. (3) and 25c. tied by “AYERKUNING SOUTH” double-ring d.s. (Type D2) and showing provisional registration label;the envelope with some peripheral creasing. Photo S$350-450

Gemas

697 � 1936 (12 Dec) envelope (247x115mm.) registered to London, bearing 1935-41 2c., 25c.and $1, all tied by “GEMAS/F.M.S.” double-ring d.s., showing registration label andcircular-framed “A.R” (Type AR2, latest recorded date) S$250-300

Kuala Klawang (formerly Jelebu)

698 � 1940 (20 May) 15c. registered envelope to Port Dickson, uprated with 1935-36 1c.(small defect at top), 2c. and 5c., all cancelled by “KUALA KLAWANG/F.M.S.” double-ringd.s. (Type D8) and showing Seremban and arrival datestamps alongside S$250-300

699 � 1946 (11 June) envelope to Perak bearing, on reverse, BMA 8c. tied by “KUALAKLAWANG/F.M.S.” double-ring d.s. with manuscript date in centre (Type D8). Photo S$400-500

Kuala Pilah

700 � 1901-38 envelopes (5, two registered), FMS stationery cards (2), envelope and registeredenvelope, and a picture postcard, variously addressed and franked, cancellations includeTypes D3 (3), D4 (2), D6 (2) and R6 (2), two show small “AR” h.s. (Type AR2; earliestand latest recorded dates) and two show framed “T” (Type UP2; earliest and latestrecorded dates). Condition very mixed S$800-1,000

Labu

701 � 1915 (24 Jan.) envelope to London, redirected to Sussex, bearing FMS 4c. tied by“LABU” double-ring d.s. (Type D3) overstruck by London machine d.s., and showinganother fine strike in opposite corner; the envelope with some minor tears at top causedthrough opening S$250-300

Mambau

702 � 1919 (22 May) envelope (opened-out) registered to USA, bearing FMS 1c. pair, 2c. (onreverse) and 4c. (4, one on reverse), all tied by “MAMBAU” double-ring d.s. (Type D2;earliest recorded date) and showing provisional registration label; 1925 (22 Oct) envelopeto Kuala Lumpur, bearing FMS 5c. tied by legible “MAMBAU” double-ring d.s. (Type D2;latest recorded date); and 1941 (6 Nov.) envelope to Portsmouth, bearing Selangor 8c.pair tied by legible “MAMBAU/F.M.S.” double-ring d.s. (Type D3; latest recorded date) S$600-800

Mantin

703 � 1904 (25 May) “red band” envelope to Indo-China bearing, on reverse, FMS 8c. (faults)clearly tied by fine “MANTIN” squared-circle d.s. (Type D2) and showing Seremban andSingapore transit datestamps alongside S$250-300

Nilai

704 � 1930 (31 Mar.) envelope to USA, bearing FMS 1c. and 3c. strip of three, tied by “NILAI”double-ring d.s. (Type D2 State 1) and showing Seremban transit d.s. on reverse S$200-250

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705 �A � 1930 (28 Aug.) envelope registered to London, bearing FMS 1c., 10c. and 30c. tied by“NILAI/F.M.S.” double-ring d.s. (Type D3), showing Airmail etiquette and almostcomplete framed “RECOMMANDÉ” in violet (Type R3, earliest recorded date) withSeremban transit d.s. on reverse S$250-300

Pedas

706 � 1936 (13 Jan.) envelope to London bearing, on reverse, 1c. block of twenty-five (5x5)cancelled by “PEDAS” double-ring d.s. (Type D3). A remarkable franking. Photo S$600-800

Perhentian Tinggi

707 � 1911 (22 Aug.) picture postcard (The mouth of the Singapore river) to England, bearingFMS 3c. tied by fair to fine “PERHENTIAN TINGGI” oval d.s. (Type D1; latest recordeddate) and showing Seremban and Penang transit datestamps alongside. Photo S$1,000-1,200

Rantau

708 � 1926 (3 Aug.) FMS 12c. registered envelope to England, uprated with 3c. and 6c., allcancelled by “RANTAU/F.M.S.” double-ring d.s. (Type D4 State 1) and showing partframed “RECOMMANDÉ” h.s. in violet (Type R3; the only recorded example); and 1934(29 Jan.) envelope (piece missing from top right corner) to England flown by KLM,bearing FMS 6c. (damaged), 12c. and 35c., tied by “RANTAU/F.M.S.” double-ring d.s.(Type D4 State 1) and showing Air Mail etiquette at upper left S$500-600

Rembau

709 � 1945 (13 Oct.) Japanese occupation 4c. stationery card (rounded top right corner) fromChengkau (office not yet re-opened) to Kuala Kangsar, showing “REMBAU/F.M.S.”double-ring d.s. (Type D5; earliest recorded re-opening date) alongside. The occupationcard was not valid, but it was during the free post period. Most unusual. Photo S$500-600

Siliau

710 � 1912 (24 Oct.) picture postcard to England readressed internally, beraing FMS 1c.vertical strip of three placed sideways and tied by “SILIAU” double-ring d.s. (Type D2) andshowing Seremban and Penang transit datestamps S$200-250

711 � 1945 (24 Nov.) envelope to London, bearing BMA 8c. tied by “SILIAU” double-ring d.s.with manuscript date in centre (Type D5; earliest recorded date). Photo S$250-300

712 � 1947 (13 Jan.) Rubber Research Institute circular to Kuala Lumpur, bearing BMA 1c.and 3c. clearly tied by “SILIAU” double-ring d.s. with manuscript date in centre (TypeD5). Photo S$250-300

Sri Menanti

713 � 1927 (15 Aug.) envelope to Manchester, bearing FMS 6c. tied by “SRI MENANTI” double-ring d.s. (Type D2, earliest recorded date), showing another strike alongside and, onreverse, Kuala Pilah and Seremban transit datestamps. Rare. Photo S$1,000-1,200

714 � 1930 (7 Apr.) envelope to England, flown by Imperial Airways from Karachi, bearingFMS 2c. and 4c. (6), all tied by “SRI MENANTI” double-ring d.s. (Type D2), showing AirMail etiquette at lower left and, on reverse, Kuala Pilah, Seremban and Penang transitdatestamps. Photo S$800-1,000

Sungei Gadut

715 � 1947 (14 Jan.) Rubber Research Institute circular to Kuala Lumpur, bearing BMA 1c.and 2c. tied by “SUNGEI GADUT” double-ring d.s. with manuscript date in centre (TypeD6). Photo S$500-600

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716 � 1947 (20 Jan.) Rubber Research Institute circular to Kual Lumpur, bearing BMA 1c. and2c. tied by “TANJONG IPOH/MALAYA” double-ring d.s. with manuscript date in centre(Type D2); and 1948 (7 Jan.) envelope to Austria, bearing BMA 1c. (2), 2c. (2) and 3c.(3), all tied by “TANJING IPOH” double-ring d.s. (Type D3). A fine pair S$500-600

Tiroi

717 � 1917 (25 Feb.) envelope to Seremban bearing, on reverse, FMS 3c. tied by superb“TIROI” oval d.s. in violet (Type D2). Photo S$1,000-1,200

718 � 1917 (2 Apr.) envelope to Seremban bearing, on reverse, FMS 3c. tied by fine “TIROI”oval d.s. in violet (Type D2); the envelope a little discoloured. Photo S$800-1,000

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719 The collection to 1942 housed in three volumes contained in a box, comprising envelopes(145, twenty-two registered), postal stationery cards (9), envelopes (3) and registeredenvelopes (13), a front, picture postcards (6) and loose stamps/pieces (370 approx.),showing a good range of GPO and sub-office datestamps, registration markings, “AR” h.s.and tax markings. Condition very mixed, therefore viewing strongly recommended S$10,000-12,000

720 The collection of BMA period in an album, comprising envelopes/circulars (66, sixteenregistered), postal stationery cards (3), envelope and registered envelope, Air Letters (3)and loose stamps/pieces (59), showing a good range of GPO and sub-office cancellations,registered markings, “AR” h.s. and a few slogans. A fine lot and a good basis for furtherexpansion S$3,000-3,500

721 The post BMA collection to circa 1957 in an album, comprising envelopes (71, forty-fourregistered), postal stationery cards (22), envelopes (2) and registered envelopes (7), AirLetters (2), Radio Malaya cards (11) and loose stamps/pieces (75 approx), showing agood ranger of GPO and sub-office cancellations, registered and “AR” handstamps and afew slogans, with many earliest and latest recorded dates. A fine lot and a very good basisfor further expansion S$2,000-25,000

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Kuantan G.P.O.

722 � 1905 (12 Aug.) picture postcard to Australia, bearing FMS 1c. tied by “KUANTAN” c.d.s.(Type D3), showing oval-framed “T” (Type UP2; earliest recorded date) and bearingAustralia Postage Due 1d. cancelled in manuscript; 1908 (24 Mar.) envelope (a littledamaged at lower left) to California, bearing FMS 3c. and 5c. tied by “KUANTAN” c.d.s.(Type D4, latest recorded date), showing another strike at left ; 1908 (10 Feb.) envelope(truncated at left) to California, bearing FMS 3c. and 5c. tied by Type D3 c.d.s.; 1921(30 Mar.) FMS 10c. registered envelope to Singapore, uprated with 4c., cancelled by“KUANTAN” double-ring d.s. (Type D6; 1922 (24 Apr.) envelope (faults) registered toWestern Australia, bearing FMS 6c. (3) tied by “KUANTAN/M.O.O.” double-ring d.s.(Type R3; the only recorded date); and 1925 envelope (faults) registered to Manchester,bearing FMS 1c. and 20c. tied by poor c.d.s. and showing framed “RECOMMANDÉ” h.s. inviolet (Type R10; the only recorded example). An interesting lot S$700-900

723 � 1908 (28 July) envelope registered from Singapore to Kuantan, bearing StraitsSettlements 3c., 10c., 50c. (damaged) and $1 (damaged), all tied by c.d.s., showingregistration datestamp and very fine “KUANTAN” oval d.s. in violet (Type D4) for 31 July.Attractive. Photo S$800-1,000

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724 � 1941 (21 July) envelope to Edinburgh, marked “By Air Throughout”, bearing 1936 $2tied by “FRASER’S HILL/F.M.S.” double-ring d.s. (Type D2), showing brown sealing tapeat left tied by violet Censor h.s. S$250-300

Kuala Krau

725 � 1928 (28 June) FMS 12c. registered envelope to London, uprated with 3c. and 6c. (perfscut off on two sides), cancelled by “KUALA KRAU” double-ring d.s. (Type D2), showingprovisional registration label and, on reverse, Gemas and Kuala Lumpur transitdatestamps. Attractive. Photo S$500-600

726 � 1941 (25 Aug.) 2c. stationery card to Singapore, uprated with Straits Settlements 2c. andtied by “KUALA KRAU” double-ring d.s. (Type D2, latest recorded date); the card with twofilled-in punch holes at foot. Photo S$700-900

Kuala Lipis (Ulu Pahang)

727 � 1908 (10 Dec.) FMS registered envelope to Singapore, uprated with 3c., cancelled by“KUALA LIPIS” c.d.s. (Type D5) and showing fair Type R3 registration d.s. (earliestrecorded date); 1924 (Mar.) FMS 10c. registered envelope to England, uprated with 2c.and 6c. and tied by fine “KUALA LIPIS” double-ring d.s. (Type D9); and 1940 2c.stationery card, uprated with 2c. and cancelled by “KUALA LIPIS/F.M.S.” double-ring d.s.(Type D10) S$400-500

728 � 1912 (24 Aug.) FMS 10c. registered envelope to Raub, uprated with 3c. (damagedthrough opening), cancelled by “KUALA LIPIS” double-ring d.s. (Type D7, earliestrecorded date), showing registration d.s. (Type R3, latest recorded date) and circular-framed “A.R.” h.s. S$250-300

729 � 1945 (29 Sept.) Japanese occupation 4c. stationery card to the Isle of Wight, used duringthe free post period, showing stamp impression crossed through in pencil and cancelledby “KUALA LIPIS” double-ring d.s. with manuscript date in centre (Type D12; earliestrecorded date); the card with damaged lower left corner. Photo S$600-600

Raub

730 � 1907 (18 Aug.) FMS 10c. registered envelope to Penang, uprated with 3c., cancelled by“RAUB” c.d.s. (Type D8), showing registration d.s. (Type R2, earliest recorded date) andKuala Kubu transit datestamp; the envelope with some light discolouration and otherlesser faults S$250-300

Ringlet (Renglet)

731 � 1935 (15 June) envelope to Penang, bearing FMS 2c. clearly tied by “RENGLET/CAMERONHIGHLANDS.” double-ring d.s. (Type D2). Scarce printed matter rate cover. Photo S$600-800

732 � 1939 (13 Sept.) envelope to London and readdressed internally, bearing 1935 8c. tied by“RINGLET/CAMERON HIGHLANDS” double-ring d.s. (Type D3) and showing framed“PASSED BY/3/CENSOR” in violet alongside; and 1941 envelope to India, bearing 1935 5c.(2) and 40c. tied by “RINGLET/CAMERON HIGHLANDS” double-ring d.s. (Type D3). Bothwith some minor faults S$400-500

Tanah Rata

733 � 1939-41 envelope (5) to Ireland (2), Scotland, Switzerland and USA, franked at 8c., 45c.,50c., 55c. and $1.20, cancelled by Types D3 (4) and D4, all with censor markings, thecover to Switzerland showing “AIR MAIL FEE/INSUFFICIENTLY PAID” (partly obscured byCensor label), and the cover to USA showing triangular-framed “T” (Type UP2; latestrecorded date) and with US Postage Due 10c. A good group S$800-1,000

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734 � 1941 (7 Apr.) 2c. stationery card to USA, uprated with 2c. (3), cancelled by“TRIANG/F.M.S.” double-ring d.s. (Type D3; latest recorded date) and showing violet“PASSED FOR TRANSMISSION/63” h.s. alongside. Photo S$500-600

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736 The post BMA collection to circa 1957 housed in two albums contained in a box,comprising envelopes (47, twenty registered), postal stationery cards (30), envelope andregistered envelopes (14), Air Letters (2), Radio Malaya cards (33) and loosestamps/pieces (115), including a very fine range of GPO and sub-office cancellations witha number of earliest and latest recorded dates. A fine lot for the specialist S$3,500-4,500

737 The collection from the BMA period comprising envelopes (45, seven registered), postalstationery cards (2), Air Letters (2) and loose stamps/pieces (88), showing a wide rangeof GPO and sub-office cancellations with a few earliest and latest recorded dates. A goodlot and a sound basis on which to expand S$2,500-3,000

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Ipoh - G.P.O.

738 � 1892 (27 Dec.) 1c. stationery card (two pinholes at top left) to Batu Gajah, cancelled by part oval of bars (Type K1) and showing Type D2 despatch c.d.s. alongside; 1893 (1 Aug.) 1c. stationery card to Taiping neatly cancelled by Type D3 squared-circle d.s. A fine pair S$400-500

739 � 1897 (17 June) envelope (flap missing) registered to Singapore, bearing 1895-99 50c,dull purple and greenish black and $1, both tied by “IPOH/POST OFFICE” squared-circled.s. (Type D4, earliest recorded date) and showing registration d.s. (Type R2, earliestrecorded date) alongside. Photo S$600-800

740 � 1902-41 envelopes (7), stationery cards (5, four FMS) and an Advice of Receipt, variouslyaddressed and franked, cancellations include Types D5; earliest recorded date), D9, D22,D26, M1, M1 State 8, M2 State 10 (earliest recorded date) and F1, four show TrainLetter h.s. Types TL2 (earliest recorded date), TL3 and TL4 (2, one the latest recordeddate). Condition a little mixed though an interesting lot S$1,000-1,200

741 � 1912 (5 Oct.) FMS 10c. registered envelope to London, uprated 4c., clearly cancelledand showing fine Type R2 registration d.s.; 1912 (24 Dec.) envelope registered to India,franked at 14c. on reverse and showing Type R2 registration d.s. (latest recorded date);1921 (20 Sept.) envelope registered to USA, franked at 31c., clearly tied by double-ringd.s. and showing “A.R” h.s. (Type AR2); and 1932 (5 Aug.) FMS 15c. registered envelopeto England, uprated 70c., clearly tied by “IPOH/F.M.S” double-ring d.s. and showing“A.R” h.s. (Type AR3). A good group of registered covers S$400-500

742 � 1916-23 underpaid envelopes from India (9) showing various tax markings comprisingTypes UP7 (earliest recorded date), UP8, UP14, UP15, UP16, UP17, UP20 (earliestrecorded date), UP21 (latest recorded date) and UP26; some faults as to be expectedthough an interesting group S$500-600

743 � 1916-22 envelopes (7) from India, all underpaid and showing various Tax markingsincluding Types UP7 (earliest recorded date), UP14, UP16 (2, earliest and latestrecorded dates) and UP21 (3, one the earliest recorded date); condition a little mixed S$600-800

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748 � 1887 (1 July) envelope to France, bearing Straits Settlements 1882 8c. placed sidewaysand tied by “KINTA” c.d.s. (Type D1), showing Kuala Kangsar, Penang and Paris aModane transit datestamps; the envelope with small repair to top right corner and withsome light overall staining. Very rare. Photo S$10,000-12,000


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744 � 1936-40 envelopes (4) each with adhesives cancelled at Ipoh, all showing Train Letterhandstamps comprising Types TL2 and TL3 (3); two covers with some discolouration S$200-250

745 � 1937 (12 Mar.) Selangor 5c. stationery card to Sitiawan, cancelled by “IPOH/F.M.S.”double-ring d.s. and showing fine “TRAIN LETTER” h.s. (Type TL3); the envelope a littlesoiled. Photo S$250-300

Bagan Serai

746 � 1896 (19 June) Straits Settlements 1c. stationery card from Singapore to Bagan Seriaishowing Type D1 arrival d.s.; 1901 (7 Dec.) picture postcard (creased) to India, bearingFMS 4c. tied by Type D1 d.s.; 1903 (27 Nov.) picture postcard to England franked at 3c,1903 (28 Dec.) envelope to Ireland franked at 8c. and 1904 (22 Mar.) 5c. registeredenvelope to England uprated 9c., all cancelled by Type D2 d.s. (the first is the earliestrecorded date); 1927 (20 June) envelope registered to Klang, franked at 31c. on reverseand showing “A.R” h.s. (Type AR2; the only recorded example) and framed“RECOMMANDÉ” h.s. (Type R7; the only recorded example); 1931 (6 June) FMS 2c.stationery card to Glasgow, cancelled by Type D4 and showing Type UP2 tax h.s. (latestrecorded date) alongside; and 1935 (Apr.) underpaid envelope from India bearing FMSPostage Due 4c. on reverse tied by Type D4 datestamp. An interesting group S$700-900

Banir

747 � 1937 (14 Mar.) 2c. stationery card to Ipoh, clearly cancelled by “BANIR/F.M.S” double-ring d.s. (Type D2); the card a little discoloured and soiled S$250-300




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749 � 1907-35 envelope (2, one registered) and stationery registered envelopes (3), variouslyaddressed and franked, showing cancellation Types D8, R2 (3, all also showing Type R1registration d.s.) and R4; condition mixed S$500-600

Behrang

750 � 1936 (28 Sept.) 2c. stationery card (creases) to Kuala Kangsar, cancelled by mainly fine“BEHRANG/F.M.S.” double-ring d.s. (Type D2). Scarce. Photo S$500-600

Bruas

751 � 1928 (8 Dec.) and 1930 (14 Aug.) envelopes registered to London, bearing FMS 1c. and4c. (8), and 3c. and 50c. respectively cancelled by “BRUAS” double-ring d.s. (Type D2)with both showing “A.R” h.s. (Type AR1), the latter also showing Air Mail etiquette atupper left S$300-400

Chendriang

752 � 1905 (25 Aug.) envelope to Winnipeg, Canada bearing, on reverse, FMS 8c. clearly tiedby “CHENDERIANG/POST OFFICE” squared-circle d.s. (Type D2) and showing Temoh,Penang and arrival datestamps alongside; the envelope a little soiled and creased. Scarce.Photo S$300-400

Gopeng

753 � 1896 (Aug.) “Myerscough” envelope registered to London, bearing Straits Settlements 5c.(2) and 8c. (3), all tied by light “GOPENG” squared-circle d.s. (Type D3) and all but one5c. crossed by blue crayon, showing light Type R1 registration d.s., three strikes of “A.R”h.s. (Type AR1, earliest recorded date) and, on reverse, Taiping, Ipoh and Penang transitd.s.; the envelope with some peripheral faults. Photo S$600-800

754 � 1897 (30 July) and 1899 (13 Apr.) 1c. stationery cards to Penang and Ipoh cancelled byType D3 d.s.; 1904 (30 Jan.) envelope registered to Chicago, bearing FMS 8c. and 10c.clearly tied by Type D3 d.s. and showing Type R1 datestamp on face; 1908 (2 Dec.) FMS10c. registered envelope to Sumatra, uprated with 4c. (2), all cancelled by Type R2 c.d.s.,showing fine Type R1 d.s. and various transit markings; and 1934 envelope to Norwich,flown from Alor Star to Amsterdam, bearing FMS 1c., 2c. and 5c. tied by Type D5 c.d.s. S$600-800

Gula

755 � 1911 (1 Sept.) picture postcard and (1 Dec.) envelope (part flap missing) to Englandbearing FMS 3c. and 4c. respectively tied by Type D2; 1923 (Oct.) picture postcard(stains) to Tangier bearing FMS 2c. (2) tied by Type D2; 1933 (13 June) envelope toLondon, bearing FMS 25c. tied by Type D2; and 1938 (21 Sept.) envelope (small faults)to Kent, bearing 8c. tied by Type D4 S$400-500

Intan

756 � 1911 (8 Apr.) photographic postcard to London bearing FMS 3c. tied by Type D2 andshowing Grit, Kuala Kangsar, Taiping and Penang transit datestamps; 1927 (3 Aug.) FMS2c. stationery card from Ipoh to Intan, re-addressed to London and again to Sussex,showing Type D2 c.d.s. and a fine strike of Type UP1 Tax h.s. (the only recordedexample); 1930 (15 Nov.) envelope to Dover bearing FMS 6c. tied by Type D3 (earliestrecorded date); and 1941 (23 Oct.) re-used envelope to London, bearing 8c. tied by TypeD3 (latest recorded date) and showing brown sealing tape at left tied by censor h.s. inviolet S$450-550


Ipoh East (Ipoh Sub Post Office)

757 � 1909 (9 Jan.) FMS 1c. stationery card, addressed locally, cancelled by Type D1; 1910 (4 Nov.) FMS 3c. outward half of reply paid card to London; 1923 (14 Nov.) envelopeto New York bearing FMS 2c. and 10c.; and 1924 (July) envelope to London bearingFMS 2c. and 4c.; all are cancelled by Type D1 datestamp. Condition a little mixed S$300-400

758 � 1917 (16 Apr.) envelope to Chicago, bearing FMS 4c. tied by poor Type D1, showinganother clearer strike at left and fine Type UP1 tax h.s. (the only recorded example)though there is no evidence that postage due was collected. Photo S$400-500

Ipoh New Town

759 � 1930 (30 Oct.) FMS 4c. stationery envelope to London, uprated with 2c., clearlycancelled by “IPOH NEW TOWN/F.M.S.” double-ring d.s. (Type D2, earliest recorded date);some minor staining in left hand corners. Very scarce. Photo S$500-600

760 � 1932 (11 Feb.) envelope to USA, bearing FMS 4c., 5c., 6c., 10c. and 12c., all clearly tiedby “IPOH NEW TOWN/F.M.S.” double-ring d.s. (Type D2, latest recorded date) andshowing Air Mail etiquette at upper left. Most attractive. Photo S$500-600

Kampar

761 � 1940 (12 Mar.) 2c. stationery card to New York, uprated with 2c., cancelled by“KAMPAR/F.M.S.” double-ring d.s. (Type D6 State 1), showing Tax h.s. (Type UP2, latest recorded pre-war date) with manuscript “9c” alongside, unframed“PASSED/FOR/TRANSMISSION” and New York tax h.s.; card with light horizontal crease notaffecting fine appearance. Photo S$400-500

Kampong Kepayang

762 � 1911 (18 Dec.) picture postcard to Belgium bearing, on picture side, FMS 1c. tied by“KAMPONG KEPAYANG” double-ring d.s. (Type D1); 1926 (18 Feb.) FMS 12c. registeredenvelope to New York, uprated with 3c. (5), clearly cancelled by “KAMPONG KEPAYANG”double-ring d.s. (Type D1) and showing registration label S$250-300

Kuala Kangsar

763 � 1902-41 envelopes (4), stationery envelope, registered envelopes (2) and stationery cards(4), variously addressed and franked, cancellations include Types D3, D5 (2), D7 (2), D8(4), R4 and R5, postal markings include unframed “A.R” (Type AR2, the only recordeddate) and Type UP2 tax h.s. A good lot S$1,000-1,200

Lahat

764 � 1899-1940 envelope, registered envelope, stationery card and picture postcards (2, onedamaged), variously addressed and franked, cancellations include Types D2 (3) and D5(2), one with Penang censor S$400-500

765 � 1906 (15 Dec.) unstamped picture postcard to Madagascar, showing fine “LAHAT”squared-circle d.s. (Type D2), Type UP1 tax h.s. (the only recorded example), and Ipoh,Penang, Colombo and Mauritius transit datestamps. A most unusual destination S$250-300

Lenggong

766 � 1904 (20 Oct.) envelope to India bearing, on reverse, FMS 4c. tied by Type D2 andshowing Kuala Kangsar, Taipeng and Penang transit datestamps alongside; 1926 (16Apr.) envelope to England, bearing FMS 2c. and 4c. tied by fine Type D2) and showingfine Type UP2 tax h.s. (earliest recorded date) with manuscript “50c” alongside; and1940 2c. stationery card to Penang cancelled by Type D3 double-ring d.s. S$400-500

Lumut

767 � 1907 (12 Mar.) picture postcard (The Clock-Tower, Penang) to London, bearing StraitsSettlements 4c. tied by legible “LUMUT” c.d.s. (Type D3), showing fine “PANGKOR” (TypeD3) and Penang transit datestmps. Rare. Photo S$1,000-1,200

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768 � 1920 (27 July) envelope registered to England, bearing Straits Settlements 2c. and 4c.tied by “LUMUT/PENANG” double-ring d.s. (Type D5), showing provisional registrationlabel and unframed “A.R” h.s. (Type AR2). Photo S$500-600

769 � 1922-41 envelopes (5) and a registered envelope, variously addressed and franked,cancellations include Types D5, D6 State 1 (2, one the earliest recorded date) and D6State 2 (3, one the latest recorded date); condition a little mixed S$1,000-1,200

770 � 1929 (11 Sept.) envelope to London, bearing Straits Settlements 8c. and 25c. neatly tiedby “LUMUT/PENANG” double-ring d.s. (Type D2), showing registration label and Air Mailetiquette label at lower left. Scarce and attractive. Photo S$400-500

771 � 1935 (27 Apr.) envelope registered to Canada, bearing FMS 1c., 2c. and 10c. pair, all tiedby “LUMUT” double-ring d.s. (Type D6 State 2) and showing old Straits Settlements typeregistration label S$200-250

772 � 1945 (22 Aug.) envelope to Lumut, bearing Japanese Occupation Pictorial 8c., marked“closed, D.L.O. Ipoh, Retour” in red ink as it was addressed to a Japanese firm with Japanhaving surrendered while the letter was in transit and showing “LUMUT” double-ring d.s.(Type D6 State 3, earliest recorded date). As the mail service was interrupted, the letterwas sent to the D.L.O. Ipoh and returned to Taiping. Most unusual. Photo S$800-1,000

Malim Nawar

773 � 1937 (8 Nov.) 5c. stationery envelope to Kuala Lumpur and 1941 (10 Dec.) envelope toAustralia bearing 50c., both cancelled by “MALIM NAWAR” double-ring d.s. (Type D2, onethe latest recorded date), the latter with brown sealing tape at left tied by censor h.s. inviolet S$300-400

Matang

774 � 1892 (10 Feb.) unstamped 1c. stationery card to Taiping showing, on reverse, “MATANG”despatch (Type D2, earliest recorded date) and arrival datestamps. Photo S$500-600

Papan

775 � 1897 (4 Jan.) envelope registered to Canton bearing, on reverse, Straits Settlements 18835c. blue and 1894 8c. ultramarine vertical pairs tied by “PAPAN” squared-circle d.s. (TypeD2), showing unframed “REGISTERED” h.s. (Type R1, earliest recorded date), Lahat,Taiping, Singapore and Hong Kong transit datestamps and, on face, unframed “A.R” h.s.(Type AR1). A scarce and attractive franking. Photo S$5,000-6,000

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Parit Buntar

776 � 1894 (25 Apr.) envelope (slightly reduced at right) to India bearing, on reverse, StraitsSettlements 1c. on 8c. vertical strip of three and 5c., all cancelled by light oval of bars(Type K1, latest recorded date) and showing, on face, large part “PARIT BUNTAR” c.d.s.(Type D3, latest recorded date). Very scarce. Photo S$600-800

Pengkalan Bahru

777 � 1939 (18 July) envelope (215x140mm; peripheral faults) from England to PanchorLumut, marked “over 1oz., 6d. to pay” in red ink, showing “T” h.s. with blue crayonalongside, marked “unknown”, showing framed “RETOUR” in violet and, on reverse,bearing MPU Postage Due 10c. strip of three and bi-lingual “Unknown” label, both tiedby “LUMUT” double-ring d.s. (Type D6 State 2) and showing fine “PENGKALEN BHARU(DINDINGS)” double-ring d.s. (Type D2 State 2) and DLO Penang d.s. Photo S$800-1,000

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778 � 1897 (27 Feb.), and 1898 (July) 1c. stationery cards to Taiping and Penang, and 1900(26 Apr.) 1c. reply half of reply paid card to Slim River, all cancelled by “PORT WELD”squared-circle d.s. (Type D4), the last showing Taiping, Telok Anson, Klang, Kuala Kubuand Tanjong Malim transit d.s. An interesting trio S$600-800


Pusing

779 � 1925 unstamped envelope from India showing Tax h.s. and bearing FMS Postage Due10c.; 1925 (23 June) enevlope to Penang bearing, on reverse, FMS 5c.; and 1925 (18May) envelope registered to Alor Star showing provisional registration label and bearing,on reverse, FMS 5c. and 12c.; all cancelled and tied by “POST OFFICE/PUSING” datestamp(Type D1) in violet, black and violet ink respectively; all with faults S$500-600

Selama

780 � 1945 (3 Oct.) stampless “Chettiar” envelope to India sent during the free post period,showing fine framed “SELAMA.” h.s. (Type D4; earliest recorded date) with violet “OCT. 31945” d.s. and Censor label tied by censor h.s. Very scarce. Photo S$300-400

781 � 1946 (2 Dec.) “Chettiar” envelope to India bearing, on reverse, BMA 8c. tied by very fine“SELAMA” skeleton c.d.s. (Type D5). Scarce. Photo S$500-600

Sungei Siput

782 � 1922 (13 Nov.) envelope registered to Switzerland, bearing FMS 10c., 12c. (crossed bylight vertical crease) and 20c. tied by “SUNGEI SIPUT/POST OFFICE” double-ring d.s. (TypeR4; earliest recorded date), showing registration label and “A.R” h.s. (Type AR2, the onlyrecorded date); and 1924 (15 Sept.) envelope to California, bearing FMS 1c. block offour (on reverse) and 4c. pair tied by “SUNGEI SIPUT” double-ring d.s. (Type D4), andshowing Type UP2 Tax h.s. (the only recorded example) deleted by blue crayon. A goodpair of covers S$400-500

Sungkai

783 � 1905 “Chettiar” envelope to Sungkai bearing, on reverse, FMS 3c. tied by uncleardespatch c.d.s. and fine Tanjong Malim squared-circle transit d.s. and showing fine“SUNGKAI/POST OFFICE” oval d.s. in red (Type D1) for 23 July; the envelope a little soiledand discoloured though a rare postmark. Photo S$600-800

Taiping

784 � 1877 (6 Nov.) front addressed to “Captain Speedy, Assistant Resident Perak”, bearingStraits Settlements 2c. tied by legible “B/172” obliterator, showing light Singapore Paidc.d.s. in red with two strikes (one legible) of “LAROOT” c.d.s. (Type D1). Photo S$600-800

785 � 1887 (10 Jan.) 1c. stationery card to Penang, cancelled by oval of bars, showing fine“THAIPENG/PERAK” oval d.s. (Type D4; only known date of use) at left and legible arrivalc.d.s. Photo S$800-1,000

786 � 1891 (5 Mar.) “Winch Brothers” envelope registered to Colchester, bearing StraitsSettlements 10c. slate (3), all cancelled by “THAIPENG” c.d.s. (Type D7), showing legibleregistration h.s. (Type R1, latest recorded date) and red London transit d.s.; the envelopea little soiled and creased. Rare. Photo S$1,200-1,500

787 � 1895 (25 July) Straits Settlements 2c. stationery card to Rangoon uprated 1c., and 1897(6 Jan.) Straits Settlements 3c. stationery card to Ceylon, both cancelled by“TAIPING/POST OFFICE” squared-circle d.s. (Type D9); the latter card with a few smallfaults S$500-600

788 � 1895 (20 Sept.) envelope registered to Batu Gajah, bearing 1895 1c. (2) and 5c. tied by“TAIPING/POST OFFICE” squared-circle d.s. (Type D9), showing fine Type R3 registrationd.s. (earliest recoded date) with, on reverse, Ipoh and arrival datestamps; the envelopewith light central fold and some peripheral faults, mainly at right. Photo S$400-500

789 � 1900-46 envelopes (5) and a 1c. stationery card, variously addressed and franked, allshowing tax markings including Types UP3 (3, one the earliest recorded date, anotheralso showing framed “INSUFFICIENTLY/PREPAID”) and UP15 (2, one in violet), and twobearing FMS Postage Dues totalling 12c. A very interesting lot S$1,000-1,200

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790 � 1911 (20 Jan.) FMS 10c. registered envelope to Plymouth, uprated 4c., neatly cancelledby “TANJONG RAMBUTAN/POST OFFICE” squared-circle d.s. (Type D2, latest recordeddate), showing Type R1 registration d.s. (earliest recorded date), London I.S. registrationlabel and, on reverse, Ipoh and Penang transit datestamps. Photo S$500-600

791 � 1912 (27 Dec.) FMS 3c. stationery card to Belgium, clearly cancelled by mainly fine“POST OFFICE/TANJONG RAMBUTAN” oval d.s. in violet (Type D3) and showing Ipoh,Penang and Antwerp transit datestamps; the card with some minor creases. Scarce. Photo S$600-800

792 � 1920 (1 Sept.) FMS 2c. on 1c. stationery card to Germany, uprated with 1c. (2),cancelled by “TANJONG RAMBUTAN” double-ring d.s. (Type D4); 1923 (15 Aug.) enveloperegistered to London, bearing F.M.S. 2c., 6c. and 10c. tied by “TANJONGRAMBUTAN/POST OFFICE” double-ring d.s.; and 1941 (8 Aug.) envelope to England,bearing 1940 $2 tied by “TANJONG RAMBUTAN/MALAYA” double-ring d.s. (Type D5) andshowing violet censor h.s. A fine trio of covers S$500-600

Tapah

793 � 1892 (27 July) 1c. stationery card (repaired corner) to San Marino uprated with StraitsSettlements 1c. on 8c. (2), 1892 (17 Dec.) 1c. stationery card (heavy crease at left) toBatu Gajah, and 1894 (18 Apr.) 1c. stationery card locally addressed, all cancelled by ovalof bars (Type K1, the last being the latest recorded date) and showing “TAPAH” c.d.s.(Type D2) S$600-800

794 � 1902 (7 July) FMS 5c. registered envelope to Singapore, uprated with 5c., cancelled by “TAPAH” squared-circle d.s. (Type D3) and showing Type R2 registration h.s.; 1912(8 May) pink envelope registered to Penang bearing, on reverse, FMS 1c. (4) and 3c. (3),all tied by “TAPAH/POST OFFICE” double-ring d.s. (Type R3) and showing Type R2registration h.s.; 1913 (16 Apr.) picture postcard to Cairo, bearing FMS 3c. tied by large“TAPAH” squared-circle d.s. (Type D4); and 1921 (19 Sept.) 4c. on 3c. stationery card toJava, clearly tied by “TAPAH” double-ring d.s. (Type D5) S$500-600

Tapah Road

795 � 1908 (10 Apr.) envelope to USA bearing FMS tied by large “TAPAH” squared-circle d.s.,underpaid thus struck with Type UP2 tax h.s. of Tapah Road (earliest recorded date),“U.S. CHARGE/TO COLLECT 5 CENTS” h.s. and bearing US Postage Due 5c. and showing,on reverse, Tapah Road and other transit datestamps; 1910 (14 Feb.) Straits Settlements3c. stationery card to Singapore, cancelled on arrival, showing very fine “TAPAHROAD/POST OFFICE” squared-circle d.s. (Type D2), fine Type UP2 tax h.s. (deleted withblue crayon) plus Tanjong Malim and Kuala Lumpur transit datestamps. A fine pair.Photo for latter S$800-1,000

Teluk Anson

796 � 1894-1941 envelopes (3), registered envelope and stationery 1c. cards (4, including twooutward and one reply halves of reply paid) variously addressed and franked, cancellationsinclude Types D4 (4, one the latest recorded date), D7, D11, M1 State 2 and R5. A goodgroup, one or two with small faults S$800-1,000

797 � 1935 (18 Oct.) Straits Settlements 2c. stationery card to Sitiawan, uncancelled, showing“TELOK ANSON/F.M.S.” despatch double-ring d.s. (Type D9) and Type UP2 tax h.s. withFMS Postage Due 4c. alongside cancelled by Sitiawan c.d.s. Scarce. Photo S$500-600

Teluk Anson Wharf

798 � 1936 (24 Mar.) envelope registered to Dunedin, New Zealand, bearing 1936 2c. andFMS 25c., both clearly tied by “TELOK ANSON/WHARF” double-ring d.s. (Type D1) andshowing registration label at upper left; the envelope with peripheral faults. A rarecancellation on cover. Photo S$600-800

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799 The collection to 1942 housed in 8 volumes contained in a box, comprising envelopes(364 including 68 registered and 42 incoming, mostly from India), postal stationery cards(60, two incoming), envelopes (4) and registered envelopes (40), picture postcards (32),Official cards (6, four are Advice of Receipt) and loose stamps/pieces (1000+),comprising a good range of GPO and sub-office cancellations with some earliest and latestrecorded dates, Censor markings, “AR” handstamps, Tax markings and Train letters.Condition very mixed, therefore viewing highly recommended S$40,000-50,000

800 The collection from the BMA period housed in two volumes contained in a box,comprising envelopes/circulars (166, fifty-one registered), postal stationery cards (38)and registered envelopes (4), Air Letters (2) and loose stamps/pieces (260+), showing a wide range of GPO and sub-offices cancellations with a few earliest and latest dates. A good lot and a sound basis upon which to expand S$12,000-15,000

801 The post BMA collection to circa 1957 housed in three albums contained in a box,comprising envelopes (95, thirty-nine registered), postal stationery cards (11) andregistered envelopes (70, Air Letters (7), Radio Malaya cards (38) and loosestamps/pieces (50+), including a very fine range of GPO and sub-office cancellations witha number of earliest and latest recorded dates. A fine lot for the specialist S$700-900

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802 � Straits Settlements 2c. brown (2) on small pieces, both cancelled by circular-framed “Star and Crescent over S” in red (Type K2), one additionally cancelled “B/172”, and1881-82 2c. brown vertical pair and a single with S.G. Type 3, both crossed bymanuscript date and cancelled by Type K2, the former also with “B/172” obliterator. A useful lot. Photo S$500-600

803 � 1881-82 CC 2c. brown with S.G. Type 1 (“S” inverted) cancelled with part circular-framed “Star and Crescent over S” (Type K2) and part “B/172” obliterator, fine. Rare.Photo S$500-600

804 � 1891 (18 Aug.) envelope to India, bearing Straits Settlements 5c. pair (faults at top)affixed sideways at left and cancelled by diamond of bars (Type K3, earliest recordeddate), showing poor to fine strike of “KWALA LUMPUR” c.d.s. (Type D1) alongside and, onreverse, registration h.s. (Type R1) and Penang transit d.s.; the envelope with some smallfaults. Photo S$1,000-1,200


805 � 1893-1941 envelopes (12, two registered; one advertising “The Cycle & Carriage Co.Ltd.), registered envelopes (4) and 1c. stationery cards (4), variously addressed andfranked, cancellations include Types D2, D4, D7 (2, one the earliest known date), D8(2), D12, D20 (earliest known date), D47, R9 and R14, six with censor markingsincluding two also showing “TRAIN/LETTER” circular h.s. (Type TL7). A good lot,generally fine S$1,500-2,000

806 � 1894 (4 Feb.) envelope to India bearing, at lower left, Straits Settlements 2c. clearly tiedby rare “KWALA LUMPUR” c.d.s. (Type D2) and showing another fine strike on face; theenvelope with two vertical creases at right. Photo S$600-800

807 � 1902 (3 Dec.) picture postcard to England, bearing FMS 1c. tied by Kuala Lumpur c.d.s.,showing handstuck “1” (Type UP7, the only recorded example) deleted in pencil, andtriangular “KTL” (Type UP3) overstruck by London “11⁄2D/F.B./B” h.s. Photo S$600-800

808 � 1904 (10 Nov.) “ON GOVERNMENT SERVICE” card from the Federal Secretary to Perak,showing good to fine “KWALA LUMPUR” c.d.s. (Type D7) and Taipeng arrival datestamp.Photo S$400-500

809 � 1913 (24 Oct.) envelope addressed to a ship at Port Swettenham, bearing FMS 3c. tiedby Kuala Lumpur double-ring d.s., redirected to Japan, showing blue crayon “T 30c” withbi-lingual “DUE 12 SEN” h.s. in violet alongside, marked bi-lingually “not known” in bluecrayon, “INCONNU” h.s. in violet with three Japanese Post Office slips attached at rightand showing various transit markings including DLO datestamps of Singapore (6.1.14)and Kuala Lumpur (9.1.14). Most unusual. Photo S$500-600

810 � 1923 (27 June) envelope to USA, bearing FMS 1c. (4), 2c. (2) and 4c., all tied by KualaLumpur c.d.s. and showing two fine strikes of circular “BRITISH EMPIRE/Lion/EXHIBITION1924” handstamp (Type HS 1, earliest recorded date). Colourful. Photo S$400-500

811 � 1926-38 envelopes (5) including registered from Kuala Lumpur to India, registered fromCeylon to Kuala Pilah, from India to Ipoh and from India to Rangoon redirected to PortSwettenham, four showing “D.L.O. F.M.S./KUALA LUMPUR” datestamps (Type D2, latestrecorded date, and three with D3), two also show framed “D.L.O. KUALALUMPUR/CONTAINS CORRESPONDENCE/ONLY....” h.s. (Type I4; one the earliest recordeddate), two with bi-lingual “Unknown” label, one with bi-lingual “Refused” and one withbi-lingual “Unclaimed”; some faults though a most interesting lot S$1,000-1,200

812 � 1930 envelope to USA, bearing FMS 2c., 4c. and 6c. tied by fair to fine strike of the veryscarce “MALAYAN/EXHIBITION/1930/M.A.H.A” datestamp (Type HS4). Photo S$300-400

813 � 1932-38 underpaid envelopes (4) comprising 1932 (May) from USA to Kuala Lumpurbearing FMS Postage Due 12c, tied by Type I13 h.s., bi-lingual “Refused” label andshowing Red Singapore DLO d.s.; 1934 (Feb.) from London to Kuala Lumpur bearingFMS Postage Due 8c. tied by arrival c.d.s. and Type I13 h.s., and bi-lingual “Refused”label (creased); 1934 (June) from India to Kuala Lumpur? and redirected to Malacca,bearing FMS Postage Due 12c. tied by Kuala Lumpur c.d.s. and Type I13 h.s. and, onface, Straits Settlements Postage Due 12c. tied by Malacca c.d.s.; and 1938 (May) India1a. stationery envelope to Calcutta, redirected to Kuala Lumpur and again to Batu Gajah,bearing MPU Postage Due 12c., one tied by Kuala Lumpur c.d.s. and Type I13 h.s., theother tied by Batu Gajah c.d.s. A fine and interesting group of Postage Due covers S$800-1,000

814 �A � 1936 (Feb.) envelope (220x102mm; creases) to Greece, and franked at 42c., and 1938(Jan.) 2c. stationery card to Germany uprated 21c., both showing unframed “AIR MAILFEE/INSUFFICIENTLY PAID” h.s. (Type I21) S$250-300

Ampang

815 � 1922 (6 Mar.) picture poscard to Geneva, bearing FMS 2c, and 6c. tied by “AMPANG”double-ring d.s. (Type D2); and 1936 (16 Oct.) envelope (small faults) to USA, frankedat 65c. and cancelled by “AMPANG/F.M.S.” double-ring d.s. (Type D3 State 1) S$200-250

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816 � 1914 (27 Oct.) 1c. outward half of reply paid card from Klang to Kajang, showing fine“BANGI” double-ring transit d.s. (Type D2); 1929 (16 Dec.) envelope to England,bearing FMS 2c. and 4c. tied by “BANGI” double-ring d.s. (Type D2); and 1939 (4 Sept.)envelope to California, bearing 1936 12c. tied by fine “BANGI” double-ring d.s. (TypeD2), showing violet Censor h.s. alongside and Censor label at left (large part missing onreverse) S$250-300

Batu Caves

817 � 1910 (21 Apr.) picture postcard (Electric Tramway, Penang) to England, bearing StraitsSettlements 3c. tied by good to fine strike of rare “BATU CAVES” oval d.s. in violet (TypeD2) and showing Kuala Lumpur and Penang transit datestamps alongside; minor cornercreases. Photo S$1,500-2,000

818 � 1901 (1 Dec.) picture postcard (minor creases) to England, bearing FMS 3c. tied bylegible strike of rare “BATU CAVES” oval d.s. in violet (Type D2) and showing KualaLumpur and Penang transit datestamps. Photo S$1,000-1,200

Batu Laut

819 � 1932 (24 Nov.) photographic postcard to Denmark, bearing FMS 6c. clearly tied by light“BATU LAUT/F.M.S.” double-ring d.s. (Type D2 State 1) Scarce. Photo S$1,000-1,200

Bukit Rotan

820 � 1937 (5 June) and 1938 (27 Oct.) envelopes from same correspondence to Englandfranked at 8c., 1940 (23 Nov.) back of envelope with 55c. franking and 1941 (Oct.)envelope (creases) to England franked at $2, all clearly cancelled by “BUKITROTAN/MALAYA” double-ring d.s. (Type D2) S$300-400

Kajang

821 � 1897 (24 Sept.) envelope to Kuala Lumpur bearing, on reverse, 1895 3c. tied by verylight “KAJANG” c.d.s. (Type D1); 1898 (8 May) envelope to Kuala Lumpur bearing 18953c. tied by clear “KAJANG” c.d.s. (Type D1); 1898 (9 Aug.) 1c. outward half of reply paidcard addressed locally and clearly cancelled by “KAJANG” c.d.s. (Type D1); 1899 (20 June)1c. stationery card from Klang to Seremban and redirected to Kajang, clearly cancelled by“KLANG” c.d.s. and showing fine “KAJANG” (Type D2) arrival c.d.s. and 1901 1c. reply halfof reply paid card to Kuala Lumpur, cancelled by “KAJANG” c.d.s. (Type D2) S$600-800

822 � 1916 (7 Dec.) FMS 10c. registered envelope to USA, uprated 8c., cancelled by “KAJANG”double-ring d.s. (Type D4); 1935-41 envelopes (3), registered envelope and stationerycards (2), variously addressed and franked, four with “KAJANG/F.M.S.” double-ring d.s.(Type D7) and two with “KAJANG/MALAYA” double-ring d.s. (Type D9 State 1), theregistered envelope also showing circular-framed “A.R” h.s. (Type AR2, latest recordeddate). A nice group S$500-600

Kepong

823 � 1910 (20 Oct.) envelope to Scotland, bearing FMS 3c. at upper left cancelled by poor tofine “KEPONG” oval d.s. in violet (Type D1), and FMS 1c. at upper right tied by KualaLumpur c.d.s. on the same day; also 1910 envelope from the same correspondencebearing, on reverse, FMS 4c. tied by just legible Type D1 d.s. Photo for first S$1,000-1,200

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Klang

824 � 1885 (15 Jan.) envelope to Singapore, bearing 1885 2c. with S.G. Type 30 tied bydiamond of bars (Type K3 and showing “KLANG” c.d.s. (Type D1) in red; the envelopewith some small faults, mainly on reverse. Rare. Photo S$4,000-6,000

825 � 1892 (12 Jan.) Straits Settlements 1c. stationery card to Singapore, the stamp impression(crossed by light diagonal crease) uncancelled and showing, in opposite corner, fine strikeof very rare “KLANG/SELANGOR” c.d.s. (Type D2); the card with repaired central spikehole. Photo S$800-1,000

826 � 1892 (19 Dec.) Straits Settlements 1c. stationery card from Singapore to Kuala Lumpurand 1898 (18 Sept.) and 1899 (2 May) Selangor 1c. stationery cards to Petaling andPenang respectively, the first showing “KLANG” transit c.d.s. (Type D3) and the other twocancelled by Type D4 c.d.s. A fine trio of cards S$800-1,000

827 � 1921 (16 Mar.) India 1⁄2a. stationery envelope to Penang and redirected to Klang, 1928(19 Feb.) envelope (small faults) to Chicago bearing FMS 6c., and 1928 (2 Dec.) picturepostcard (General Post Office, Singapore) to Los Angeles bearing FMS 2c., each showingscarce triangular-framed “K/T . G” h.s. tax (Type UP2, the first the earliest recorded date).Scarce S$600-800

Kuala Kubu

828 � 1901 (1 May) Straits Settlements 1c. stationery card (creases) to Raub, 1901 (24 Apr.)Negri Sembilan 1c. stationery card to Tanjong Malim and redirected to Raub, 1904 (18 Feb.) FMS 3c. stationery card to Singapore and 1904 (28 Apr.) large part envelopebearing FMS 1c. and 3c., all cancelled by “KWALA KUBU” c.d.s. (Type D2) S$600-800




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829 � 1938 (30 July) envelope to Singapore, bearing Selangor 4c. and Straits Settlements 1c.,both clearly tied by “MAHA KUALALUMPUR” double-ring d.s. (Type D15, the onlyrecorded date); some light staining etc. Rare. Photo S$1,000-1,200

Kuala Lumpur - Batu Road

830 � 1910-41 envelopes (2, one O.G.S.) and FMS registered envelopes, variously addressedand franked, cancellations comprise Types D2 and D3 State 1 (3), one registered envelopeshowing Type R2 h.s. (latest recorded date), the other showing circular-framed “A.R” h.s.(Type AR2, the only recorded date). A nice lot S$600-800

831 � 1911 (20 Apr.) envelope to India bearing, on reverse, FMS 1c. block of four centrallycancelled by “BATU ROAD” double-ring d.s. (Type D2) and showing various transit andarrival datestamps alongside; a few minor tone spots S$200-240

Kuala Lumpur - Brickfields Road

832 � 1926 (23 Jan.) FMS 12c. registered envelope to London uprated 9c., cancelled by“BRICKFIELDS ROAD.KUALA LUMPUR” double-ring d.s. (Type D2 State 1) and showingprovisional registration label; and 1935 (11 Jan.) envelope to Glasgow bearing FMS 25c.tied by similar c.d.s. A fine pair of covers S$300-400

Kuala Lumpur - Station Street

833 � 1920 (15 Sept.) picture postcard to Bombay, bearing FMS 2c. on picture side tied by“STATION STREET. K.L.” double-ring d.s. and showing triangular-framed “S T S” tax h.s.(Type UP1, the only recorded date) with Kuala Lumpur c.d.s. alongside and Indian taxh.s. Very scarce. Photo S$600-800

Kuala Lumpur -Selangor

834 � 1896 (18 Apr.) FMS 3c. stationery card to Belgium and 1897 (3 Dec.) Straits Settlements3c. stationery card to London, both cancelled by fair to fine “KWALA-SELANGOR” c.d.s(Type D2); both cards with minor creases etc. S$400-500

Kuala Selangor

835 � 1911 (27 May) picture postcard to Cardiff, bearing Straits Settlements 4c. which wasunaccepted, showing “KUALA SELANGOR” double-ring d.s. (Type D3), triangular-framed“T/K . S” tax h.s. (Type UP2, earliest recorded date) with blue crayon “20c” alongside,Singapore transit d.s. and London “2D/F.B.” h.s. Scarce. Photo S$500-600

Pengkalen Kundang

836 � 1938 (17 Oct.) envelope to USA, bearing Pahang 1938 6c. (2), and 1941 (23 June)envelope to England, bearing 1938 5c. and 50c., all tied by fair to fine “PENGKALENKUNDANG” double-ring d.s. (Type D2, the latter the latest recorded date). A scarce pair S$400-500

Petaling

837 � 1906 (17 May) picture postcard to England bearing FMS 1c. (4) tied by “PETALING”c.d.s. (Type D2, earliest recorded date); 1910 (20 Jan.) and (22 Sept.) envelope andpostcard to England bearing FMS 4c. and 3c. respectively tied by fine “PETALING” c.d.s.(Type D2); 1933 (28 Dec.) envelope to London bearing FMS 1c., 2c. and 50c. tied by“PETALING/F.M.S.” double-ring d.s. (Type D4 State 1); condition a little mixed S$600-800




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Port Swettenham

838 � 1905 (1 Sept.) picture postcard to London bearing FMS 1c. tied by Type D2; 1918 (2 Jan.) envelope to USA bearing FMS 4c. tied by Type D5 and showing US Postage Due5c. and handstamp; 1935 (12 Apr.) front to England bearing FMS 5c. pair tied by TypeD8; and 1941 (18 Jan.) advertising envelope to USA bearing 1938 2c. and 10c. tied byType D8 and showing US Postage Due 2c. and handstamp; each showing triangular-framed “PTS” tax h.s. (Type UP2). An interesting lot S$700-900

839 � 1908-34 envelope, FMS registered envelopes (2), FMS stationery cards (2) and a picturepostcard, variously addressed and franked, cancelled by Types D3 (2), D5 (2) and D8 (2),one also showing “TOO-LATE” h.s. (Type I2, the only recorded example). A few smallfaults S$800-1,000

840 � 1926-30 envelopes (5, one an India 1a. stationery type) to Alor Star, Kuala Lumpur,Penang (2) and Singapore, all bearing Indian adhesives tied by “PORTSWETTENHAM/F.M.S.” double-ring d.s. (Type D8) and showing framed “PAQUEBOT” h.s.(Type SL2, three in violet; one the earliest and one the latest recorded date); all but onea little discoloured though a scarce lot S$1,200-1,500

Rawang

841 � 1903 (3 July) FMS 3c. reply paid card to Belgium, uprated with 5c., tied by “RAWANG”c.d.s. (Type D3), showing Type R1 (latest recorded date) with Kuala Lumpur andSingapore transit datestamps. Attractive. Photo S$400-500

Sabak Bernam

842 � 1925-36 envelopes (4, three registered) and a FMS registered envelope, variouslyaddressed and franked, all cancelled by Type D3, two showing circular-framed “A.R” h.s.(Type AR2) and one with triangular-framed “T” h.s. (Type UP2, the only recorded date).Generally fine S$600-800

Semenyih

843 � 1913-37 envelopes (3) and picture postcard (central vertical crease), variously addressedand franked, cancelled by Types D2 (3) and D3 State 1. Condition a little mixed S$400-500

Sungei Pelek

844 � 1938? envelope to Glasgow, bearing 1938 8c. tied by rare “SUNGEI PELEK/MALAYA”double-ring d.s. (Type D2). Photo S$400-500

Ulu Yam

845 � 1924-40 envelopes (2), FMS registered envelopes (2) and a stationery card (creased),variously addressed and franked, cancelled by Types D5 (2) and D5 State 1 (3). A goodto fine lot S$500-600

Travelling Post Office - Ipoh to Kuala Lumpur

846 � 1906-25 envelopes (4) from India (2) and Penang (2), showing “R.M.S./SELANGOR” c.d.s.Types D2 with code A and D3, and two with “F.M.S./RAILWAY SORTING CARRIAGE” c.d.s.(Type D5); mixed condition S$250-300

847 � 1906 (Nov.) picture postcard from England to Kuala Lumpur franked cat 1d., showingfine “R.M.S./SELANGOR” c.d.s. (Type D2, code B; 21 December); 1916 picture postcardfrom France to Kuala Lumpur showing fine “F.M.S./SELANGOR” c.d.s. (Type D4; 2 December); and 1919 unfranked postcard from British Forces in North Russia (F.P.O. PB 33 at Petchenga) to Kuala Kubu, showing legible “F.M.S./SELANGOR” c.d.s.(Type D4). A good lot S$800-1,000


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848 � 1911-24 envelopes (5) from India to Kuala Lumpur, showing “R.M.S./SELANGOR” c.d.s.Types D3 (2) and D4 (earliest recoded date), and “F.M.S./RAILWAY SORTING CARRIAGE”c.d.s. Type D5 (2); condition mixed S$450-550

849 � 1912-24 envelopes (4) from India to Kuala Lumpur, showing “R.M.S./SELANGOR” c.d.s.Types D3 and D4, and “F.M.S./RAILWAY SORTING CARRIAGE” c.d.s. Type D5 (2);condition mixed S$250-300

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850 The collection to 1941 housed in 7 volumes contained in a box, comprising envelopes(467 including 57 registered), postal stationery cards (22) and registered envelopes (51),picture postcards (30) and loose stamps/pieces (900+), comprising a good range of GPOand sub-office cancellations with some earliest and latest recorded dates, Censor markings,“AR” handstamps, Tax markings and Train letters. Condition very mixed, thereforeviewing highly recommended S$45,000-55,000

851 The collection from the BMA period housed in an album contained in a box, comprisingenvelopes/circulars (145, thirty-eight registered), postal stationery cards (4) andregistered envelopes (3), Air letters (6) and loose stamps/pieces (150+), showing a widerange of GPO and sub-office cancellations, with a few earliest and latest dates. A goodbasis for further research S$8,000-10,000

852 The post BMA collection to circa 1957 housed in two volumes contained in a box,comprising envelopes (140, fifty-two registered), postal stationery cards (17) andregistered envelopes (7), Air Letters (8), picture postcard, Radio Malaya cards (46) andloose stamps/pieces (100+), including a fine range of GPO and sub-office cancellationswith a number of earliest and latest recorded dates. A fine lot for the specialist S$6,000-8,000

TRENGGANU

Kuala Trengganu - G.P.O.

853 � 1911 (21 Apr.) envelope registered to USA, franked at 28c., cancelled by “TRENGGANU”double-ring d.s. (Type D1) and showing Type R1 registration d.s.; 1922 (25 Mar.) 10c.registered envelope to Kuala Lumpur, uprated 7c., cancelled by bi-lingual “TRENGGANU”c.d.s. (Type D3, earliest recorded date) and showing Type R2 registration d.s. (earliestrecorded date). A fine pair of covers S$500-600

854 � 1913-40 envelopes (7, one registered), front, photographic postcard and a registrationreceipt, variously addressed and franked, cancelled by Types D1, D3 or D4, two withCensor cachets, the registered cover with circular-framed “A.R” (Type AR1, earliestrecorded date) and the front with violet “POSTAL COMMUNICATION/SUSPENDED.”;condition a little mixed S$500-600

855 � 1914 (6 June) “STATES OF TRENGGANU PARCEL POST” Certificate of Posting showing rare“TRENGGANU/PARCELS” double-ring d.s. (Type PP1, earliest recorded date). Photo S$500-600

856 � 1915 (27 Nov.) 1c. stationery card to England, uprated with 1910 3c and cancelled bybi-lingual “TRENGGANU” c.d.s. (Type D2) and showing Singapore transit d.s. alongside.Photo S$500-600

857 � 1921 (27 Feb.) envelope registered from the British Agent (large red wax seal on reverse)to Penang, bearing 1915 10c. in combination with Straits Settlements 2c. and 4c., allclearly tied by bi-lingual “TRENGGANU” c.d.s. (Type D2), showing Type R1 registrationd.s. with, on reverse, Singapore and arrival datestamps; the envelope with some smallperipheral faults at left. Photo S$800-1,000

858 � 1921 (17 Mar.) 4c. stationery card to London, cancelled by light bi-lingual “TRENGGANU”c.d.s. (Type D2), fine. Photo S$400-500

859 � 1921 (24 Mar) OPS envelope registered to England, bearing 5c. (with plate number) and10c. in combination with Straits Settlements 6c., all tied by bi-lingual “TRENGGANU” c.d.s.(Type D2) and showing fine Type R1 registration d.s. on face. Photo S$1,000-12,000

860 � 1941 envelope to Malacca, bearing 1941 8c. on 10c. tied by light and just legible bi-lingual “TRENGGANU” c.d.s. (Type D4), no other markings; the envelope slightly reducedat left. Photo S$500-600


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861 � 1929 (4 Apr.) envelope to England, bearing 2c. (on reverse) and 5c. tied by bi-lingual“BESUT” c.d.s. (Type D4); 1940 (27 Jan.) envelope to Manchester bearing 4c. pair tiedby Type D4 and showing Censor marking at left; and 1941 (19 Oct.) Malay greetingsenvelope to Kuala Trengganu, bearing 2c. on 5c. tied by poor datestamp S$400-500

862 � 1945 (11 Nov.) BMA 4c. stationery card to Kuala Kangsar, cancelled by bi-lingual“BESUT” c.d.s. (Type D4, earliest recorded post-war date), fine S$250-300

863 � 1946 (Feb.) Perak 5c. stationery envelope to Kota Bharu, cancelled by bi-lingual “BESUT”c.d.s. (Type D4), bearing BMA 2. and 6c. alongside, instead of over stamp impression,cancelled on arrival at Kota Bharu. Most unusual. Photo S$1,000-1,200

Bukit Besi

864 � 1951 (9 July) 20c. registered envelope to Dungun, uprated 25c., cancelled by fine “BUKITBESI” skeleton d.s. (Type D3), showing provisional registration label and circular-framed“AR” h.s. (Type AR2, earliest recorded date). Most attractive S$250-300

Dungun

865 � 1935 (2 July) envelope registered to London, bearing 1c. (8), 5c. and 10c., all cancelledby bi-lingual “DUNGUN” c.d.s. (Type D3) and showing fair to fine Type R2 registrationd.s. (latest recorded date). An attractive commercial franking. Photo S$600-800

866 � 1937 ( Mar.) envelope registered to USA bearing 27c., 1940 (14 June) envelope to Ipohbearing, on reverse, 2c. and 6c., and 1941 (11 Sept.) envelope to USA bearing 20c.; alltied by bi-lingual “DUNGUN” c.d.s. (Type D3), the last with brown sealing tape andCensor cachet at left. A fine trio of covers S$300-400

Jabor

867 � 1941 (5 Sept.) envlope to Western Australia, bearing 50c. tied by bi-lingual “JABOR(TRENGGANU)” double-ring d.s. (Type D2) and showing triangular “PASSED FORTRANSMISSION/5” h.s. in violet. Rare. Photo S$1,500-2,000

Kampong Raja

868 � 1931 (18 Oct.) envelope to Singapore, bearing 1921-26 2c. and 3c. tied by superb bi-lingual “KAMPONG RAJA” c.d.s. (Type D2, latest recorded date) and showing, onreverse, Besut and arrival datestamps. Extremely rare. Photo S$3,000-4,000

Kemaman

869 � 1921 (10 July) envelope registered to Singapore bearing, on reverse, Straits Settlements2c. and 4c. vertical strip of three, both tied by light bi-lingual “KEMAMAN” c.d.s. (TypeD2) with the latter additionally tied by arrival c.d.s. and showing, on face, another strikeof the datestmp and Type R2 registration h.s.; the envelope with small fault at left. Photo S$500-600

870 � 1926-40 envelopes (7, one registered) and a picture postcard (Malay House, Trengganu),variously addressed and franked, cancelled by Types D4 (7) and D5, one with“PASSED/FOR/TRANSMISSION” h.s. A useful lot S$600-800

871 � 1941 (21 Oct.) envelope to Ipoh, bearing 4c. (2) tied by light bi-lingual “KEMAMAN”double-ring d.s. Neat. Photo S$500-600

Kerteh

872 � 1914 (27 Aug.) picture postcard (corner creases) to Denmark, bearing 4c. cancelled intransit at Singapore (2.9) and showing unframed “PAQUEBOT” h.s. (Type SL7) applied atSingapore. Unusual S$200-250

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874 � 1921 (18 Feb.) envelope registered to Denmark, bearing 5c. (4) tied by bi-lingual“KRETAI” c.d.s., showing fine Type R2 registration d.s. (earliest recorded date) and, onreverse, Straits Settlements Found Open and Officially Sealed label; the envelope with afew small faults. Photo S$1,200-1,500

875 � 1931 (18 Oct.) pink envelope registered to Singapore, bearing 10c. and 12c. tied by bi-lingual “KRETAY” c.d.s. (Type D3) and showing Typr R3 registration d.s. (the onlyrecorded example). Photo S$1,000-1,200

876 � 1931 (19 Oct.) envelope to Singapore, bearing 1c. and 4c. tied by bi-lingual “KRETAY”c.d.s. (Type D3) and showing arrival d.s. on reverse; the envelope a little discoloured.Photo S$600-800

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877 The collection on loose stamps/pieces (155 and a cover) to 1941 on leaves with mostpost offices covered, mainly part strikes, generally fine S$3,000-4,000

878 The BMA period collection on leaves, comprising envelopes (16, four registered), postalstationery cards (2) and loose stamps/pieces (50) covering a good range of GPO and sub-offices markings. A good lot and a sound basis upon which to expand S$1,200-1,500

879 The post-BMA period collection to circa 1957, comprising envelopes (24, fifteenregistered), postal stationery cards (9) and registered envelopes (4), Radio Malaya cards (3), Air Letter and loose stamps/pieces (61), covering a wide range of GPO andsub-offices with some earliest and latest recorded dates. A fine lot for the specialist S$1,800-2,200

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880 � 1886-1924 envelopes (14) from India to Ipoh (6), Kuala Lumpur (3), Penang (3),Singapore and Taiping (2), all showing Postage Due markings applied on arrival;condition mixed S$800-1,000

881 � 1896-1923 envelopes (8) from Ceylon and India (7) to Ipoh (2), Parit Buntar, Penang,Seremban and Taiping (3), all showing Postage Due markings applied on arrival; somefaults S$200-250

882 � 1897-1924 envelopes (5) from India to Ipoh (2), Penang, Singapore and Taiping, allshowing Postage Due markings applied on arrival; condition mixed S$200-250

883 � 1897-1922 envelopes (7) from India to Ipoh (2), Penang, Singapore (2) and Taiping (2),all showing Postage Due markings applied on arrival; condition mixed S$200-250

884 � 1897-1922 envelopes (7) from Ceylon and India (6) to Penang (2), Seremban, Singaporeand Taiping (3), all showing Postage Due markings applied on arrival; condition mixed S$200-250

885 � 1910-52 envelopes (10) variously addressed and franked, four are from India, all showingeither Tax markings and/or Postage Dues; one with FMS 8c. applied and cancelled onarrival at Klang, one with Straits Settlements 12c. applied and cancelled on arrival atSingapore, and one with MPU 8c. and 12c. applied and cancelled on arrival at Penang.Condition very mixed S$400-500

886 � 1915-16 envelopes (3) and 1939-41 envelopes (18, two registered) and a front, variouslyaddressed and franked, all showing Censor markings; condition a little mixed S$300-400

887 � 1946-57 envelopes (8, one from Burma, one from Hong Kong and two from India),postcard and Aerogrammes (3, two from India), variously addressed and franked, allshowing handstamped Slogans. An interesting lot S$200-250

888 � 1946 (Sept.) envelope (faults) from Singapore to Aden franked at 50c.; 1946 (24 June)envelope from Kuala Lumpur to Malta franked at 50c.; 1947 (18 Mar.) envelope from Bukit Mertajam to India franked at 50c. and showing “T” h.s. on face; and 1948(18 Dec.) envelope from Kuala Lumpur to Toronto franked at 80c. S$200-250

888A � A box of unsorted envelopes etc. (418) with a large number of BMA and Singaporeusages, noted are a number of registered covers, “AR” handstamp slogans, machinedatestamps etc.; also a stockbook of loose stamps (hundreds). An interesting lot wellworth a good rummage S$2,000-2,500

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891 � 1865 (3 Oct.) front (backed on a postcard) addressed to Rajah Brooke in Sarawak,bearing India 1a. tied by circle of dots in red overstruck “B/172” and showing a fair tofine strike of “LABUAN” single-ring datestamp in red (Type D2, earliest recorded date).Rare. Photo S$4,000-5,000

892 � 1871 (25 Jan.) Official envelope (repaired at top right) from the Governor of Labuan(fine red wax seal on reverse) addressed to Benjiman Disraeli in London, showing veryfine “LABUAN” c.d.s. Type D2) in black. Photo S$1,000-1,200

893 � 1890 (30 June) 4c. stationery cards (2) to Belgium and Holland, both clearly cancelledby oval of bars (Type K3) and showing “LABUAN” c.d.s. (Type D5); both cards with somelight staining S$400-500

894 � 1891 (2 Dec.) “Bauer” envelope registered to Germany, bearing 1891-92 6c. on 8c.mauve (3), all tied by light “LABUAN” c.d.s. (Type D5), showing another clearer strikealongside and Singapore transit c.d.s. on reverse. Photo S$1,000-1,200

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889 � The collection on leaves comprising envelopes (27, eleven registered; many are post-war),fronts (2), stationery cards (8, two are North Borneo), picture postcards (2), air letter andloose stamps/pieces (56, mostly Straits Settlements), showing a good range ofcancellations, four with tax markings. An interesting lot S$2,000-2,500

890 � Straits Settlements 1867-72 12c. cancelled by almost complete circle of dots (Type K1)in black and with part light pen-stroke; 1867-72 10c. cancelled b y large part “LABUAN”single-ring d.s. (Type D2) in black for 11 October 1875; and 1867-72 12c. cancelled bypart light “LABUAN” c.d.s. (Type D2) in red; also nine Labuan adhesives cancelled byTypes K1 in red (3) and in black (2), K2 (3) and part D2 in red. A scarce group S$1,200-1,500


895 � 1892 (20 Aug.) envelope registered to Germany, bearing North Borneo 1886-87 1⁄2c.rose (11) and 1891-92 6c. on 1888-92 8c. (3), all cancelled by oval of bars (Type K3)and showing, on reverse, light Labuan and arrival datestamps. Attractive. Photo S$800-1,000

896 � 1893 (31 Mar.) OHMS (deleted) envelope (224x103mm.) registered to San Francisco,bearing 1892-93 6c. and 12c. (both damaged) clearly tied by oval of bars (Type K3),showing “LABUAN” c.d.s. (Type D5), Type R2 and R8 registration h.s. and, on reverse,Singapore, Hong Kong, Victoria British Columbia and arrival datestamps; some lightdiscolouration around adhesives and the cover with light creases. Photo S$1,000-1,200

897 � 1897 (11 Nov.) 1c. reply paid card to Cape of Good Hope, uprated with 1896 Jubilee3c., both cancelled by “LABUAN” c.d.s. (Type D5) in blue. Photo S$500-600

898 � 1901 (30 Mar.) envelope to Singapore, bearing North Borneo 1897 Pictorial 1c. verticalpairs (one on reverse and uncancelled) clearly cancelled by oval of bars (Type K3) andshowing, on reverse, fine “LABUAN” c.d.s. (Type D6) and Singapore arrival datestamp.Photo S$400-500

899 � 1934-58 envelopes (6) and pieces (3), variously addressed and franked, all showingPaquebot markings including Types SL4, SL5 (earliest recorded date), SL7 (3, two theearliest recorded date) and SL8 (earliest recorded date). A fine lot S$800-1,000

900 � 1945 (7 Nov.) envelope to Australia, bearing Australia KG VI 3d. tied by fine Type D13d.s. in violet, and 1946 (27 May) Official envelope to New York showing a legible strikein black. Photo for first S$600-800

901 � 1947 (10 July) envelope to USA, bearing North Borneo BMA 10c., 12c., 20c. and 25c.,and Sarawak BMA 1c. pair, 2c., 3c., 5c. and 6c. (values to 5c. on reverse), all tied byVictoria c.d.s. and showing “BY Air throughout.” h.s. (Type I5, the only recordedexample); and 1952 (2 June) envelope to Switzerland, bearing North Borneo 10c. (2)tied by Type D16 c.d.s. and showing framed “INSUFFICIENTLY PREPAID/FOR AIRTRANSMISSION” h.s. in violet (Type I6, the only recorded example). A rare pair S$400-500

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902 � 1907 (19 Feb.) envelope registered to Penang, bearing 1906-07 3c. and 10c. tied by“LABUAN” c.d.s. (Type D7), showing another strike alongside with violet Type R4registration h.s. alongside and, on reverse, Singapore transit d.s. S$250-300

903 � 1907 (26 June) OHMS envelope to Ipswich, bearing KE 4c. and 10c. with 1906-07 25c.pair on reverse, all cancelled “LABUAN” c.d.s. (Type D8) and showing Type R4registration h.s. Attractive. Photo S$600-800

904 � 1907 (25 Sept.) envelope (flap missing) to Ceylon, bearing KE 4c. tied by fine “LABUAN”c.d.s. (Type D7) with another superb strike below; and 1909 (16 Nov.) envelope (largepart back missing) to London and re-addressed to Dublin, bearing KE 4c. tied by“LABUAN” c.d.s. (Type D7) S$250-300

905 � 1910 (25 Mar.) picture postcard to USA franked at 3c., 1912 (13 June) 3c. stationerycard to Costa Rica and 1912 (19 June) picture postcard to Germany franked at 3c., allcancelled by “LABUAN” c.d.s. (Type D8) S$500-600

906 � 1910 (6 Apr.) and 1911 (23 Aug.) envelopes registered to Germany, both marked “AR”,franked at 26c. with adhesives tied by “POST OFFICE/LABUAN” double-ring d.s. (Type D8)and showing Type R4 registration h.s.; both covers with crease and light tone spots S$1,000-1,200

907 � 1913 (18 Aug.) envelope to Hamburg, bearing KE 1c. and 4c. pairs tied by “LABUAN”double-ring d.s. (Type D10) and showing Singapore transit d.s. on reverse S$200-250

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908 � 1913 (29 Oct.) picture postcard to Austria and 1913 (23 Dec.) picture postcard (ThePrinciple Street, Victoria, Labuan) addressed locally, both bearing 3c. tied by “LABUAN”double-ring d.s. (Types D9 and D10), fine S$250-300

909 � 1916 (13 July) envelope to Denmark bearing 8c., and 1927 (9 Aug.) envelope toManchester bearing 6c., both tied by “LABUAN” double-ring d.s. (Type D10); someminor faults S$400-500


910 � 1916 (Sept.) coloured picture postcards (3; Temporary Fish Market Labuan, CooliesDischarging Coal Labuan and A Road to the Race Course Labuan) from the samecorrespondence to USA, two bearing 3c. and one with 5c., all tied by “LABUAN” double-ring d.s. (Type D10); some minor creases etc.) S$500-600

911 � 1923 (10 May) envelope registered to a Naval officer on board H.M.S. Hawkins at HongKong, bearing 6c. and 12c. tied by “LABUAN” double-ring d.s. (Type D10) S$250-300

912 � 1931 unstamped envelope landed in Labuan, showing unframed “PAQUEBOT” h.s. (TypeSL3), “T” h.s. (Type UP2) and bearing Postage Due 8c. tied by “LABUAN” double-ringd.s. (Type D11) with another clearer strike alongside; the envelope with light centralvertical crease. Very scarce. Photo S$1,200-1,500

913 �A � 1931 (3 Dec.) envelope to London via KLM from Alor Star to Amsterdam, bearing 6c.(2), 10c. (2) and 50c. (2), all cancelled by “LABUAN” double-ring d.s. (Type D11) andshowing airmail etiquette alongside; the envelope a little soiled and creased at left. Photo S$400-500

914 � 1932 (3 Aug.) envelope registered to Jesselton, bearing 5c. block of four twice cancelledby “LABUAN” double-ring d.s. (Type D9) and showing registration label at left. Photo S$400-500

915 � 1932 (6 Oct.) envelope to Labuan bearing, on reverse, Brunei 5c. grey tied by light“LABUAN” double-ring d.s. (Type D11) with another strike alongside and showing, onface, fine strike of “PAQUEBOT” h.s. (Type SL3); the envelope with some creases. Photo S$800-1,000

916 � 1932 (3 Nov.) envelope registered to Plymouth via KLM from Alor Star and bearing, onreverse, 1c., 10c., 12c. and $1, all tied by “LABUAN” double-ring d.s. (Type D10) andshowing, on face, registration label and airmail etiquette; some creases etc. Photo S$400-500

917 �A � 1934 (1 Mar.) envelope to Holland, bearing 2c. and 10c. (6), and 1934 (July and Sept.)envelopes to Scotland franked at 55c., two flown by KLM from Alor Star and each withairmail etiquette at left S$600-800

918 � 1938 (14 Apr.) envelope to USA franked at 12c., 1939 (22 Nov.) postcard to Singaporefranked at 2c., 1941 (3 Apr.) envelope to England franked at 55c., and 1941 (6 Nov.)envelope to Sydney franked at 50c.; the last three with Censor markings S$1,000-1,200

919 � 1939 (6 Dec.) envelope registered to New York, bearing 25c. and 50c. tied by “LABUAN”double-ring d.s. (Type D10) and showing Censor cachet alongside. Photo S$400-500

920 � 1940 (12 Apr.) “Black & White” whisky advertising envelope (with letter) to USA,bearing 2c. and 10c. tied by “LABUAN” double-ring d.s. (Type D10) and showingtriangular “PASSED FOR TRANSMISSION/1/SINGAPORE” h.s. in violet. Photo S$400-500

921 �A � 1941 (6 June) envelope to England, marked “Via America, Air Throughout, ClipperService”, bearing $2 tied by “LABUAN” double-ring d.s. (Type D10) and showing twotriangular “PASSED FOR TRANSMISSION” h.s. in violet for Nos. 5 and 83; some creases.Photo S$800-1,000

922 � 1941 (2 Oct.) envelope to London, bearing 8c. tied by “LABUAN” double-ring d.s. (Type D11) and with Malaya Patriotic Fund 1c. label at upper left tied by triangular“PASSED FOR TRANSMISSION” h.s. in violet for No. 111; the envelope with two pinholes atlower right. Photo S$400-500

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Jesselton G.P.O.

923 The collection to 1941 comprising envelopes (42, eight registered), front, postalstationery cards (3), picture postcards (3) and loose stamps/pieces (80+), showing a goodrange of cancellations, some registered markings, Tax markings, Late Letters (2) andPaquebots. Condition a little mixed though an interesting lot S$1,500-2,000

924 The post-war collection to circa 1957 comprising envelopes (36, eleven registered), airletters (2), airmail letter card and loose stamps/pieces (8), showing a good range ofcancellations including a proof strike in violet of Type D29, tax handstamps andinstructional markings including Late Letter, Late Fee, Unclaimed and Retour. A goodlot S$1,000-1,200

925 � 1911-34 envelopes (6, two registered), all addressed to USA, franked at 10c. (2), 12c.,15c., 20c. and 24c. An interesting group, generally fine S$500-600

926 � 1911 (11 Nov.) 3c. stationery card to Costa Rica, uprated with Pictorial 1c., bothcancelled by “JESSELTON” c.d.s. (Type D3) in bluish green and showing Singapore transitd.s. in opposite corner; two heavy pressed creases at top right not significantly affectingappearance S$300-400

927 � 1918 (17 Dec.) envelope registered to Texas and re-addressed to Los Angeles bearing, onreverse, Pictorial 3c. marginal block of nine and a single, all tied by “JESSELTON/B.N.B.”c.d.s. (Type D9, the only recorded use) and Singapore transit d.s. and showing Type R2registration d.s. (latest recorded date). Photo S$600-800

928 � 1919-40 Official envelopes (6, three registered) to Bahamas, Switzerland, UK (2) andUSA (2), Official Paid markings include Types OPD2 (earliest recorded date), OPD3(earliest recorded date) and OPD5 (the only recorded date). A fine lot S$600-800

929 � 1921-41 envelopes (10), variously addressed and franked with rates comprising 6c. (2),8c. (3, one with additional 2c. War Tax), 10c. 12c. (3) and $1.55 plus 2c. War Tax, fourwith Censor handstamps and/or labels; generally fine S$700-900

930 � 1923 (17 May) envelope to England bearing, on reverse, MBE 2c. with Pictorial 1c. and3c., all tied by “JESSELTON/B.N.B.” c.d.s. (Type D13). Photo S$500-600

931 � 1924 (12 Feb.) OGS envelope registered to Philadelphia, bearing Pictorial 12c. (3) tiedby “JESSELTON/B.N.B.” c.d.s. (Type D13), showing red manuscript “A.R.” andhandstamped “A.R” (Type AR2, the only recorded date) with, on reverse, Singapore andNew York transit datestamps; the envelope with some minor peripheral creases etc. Photo S$600-800

932 � 1929 (23 Nov.) envelope to England, bearing Pictorial 3c. (2) clearly cancelled by ovalof bars (Type K2) and showing framed “LATE LETTER” (Type I4, earliest recorded date);the envelope a little soiled and creased. Photo S$400-500

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933 � 1930 (30 Sept.) envelope registered to Sandakan bearing, on reverse, Pictorial 1c., 4c. and10c., all clearly tied by large “JESSELTON/B.N.B.” double-ring d.s. (Type R10) in violet.Most attractive. Photo S$400-500

934 � 1930 (Dec.) envelppe registered to Sandakan, bearing Pictorial 2c., 3c. and 12c., all tiedby large “JESSELTON/B.N.B.” double-ring d.s. (Type R10, date unclear). Photo S$300-400

935 � 1932 (17 Apr.) envelope, probably local ship mail, bearing Pictorial 3c. on reverse tied byoval of bars (Type K2) with “JESSELTON/B.N.B.” c.d.s. (Type D18) alongside andshowing, on face, fine framed “LATE LETTER” (Type I4). Photo S$400-500

936 � 1934 (18 Apr.) pink envelope to New York, bearing Pictorial 12c. tied by oval of bars(Type K2), showing framed “LATE LETTER” h.s. (Type I4, latest recorded date) and largered forwarding h.s. across face panel. Rare. Photo S$800-1,000

937 � 1935-40 envelopes (7) and a picture postcard, all flown to UK, frankings comprise 15c.,25c., 26c., 40c., 50c., 55c. and 60c. (2); one with adhesives cancelled by framed “AIRMAIL/Aeroplane/NORTH BORNEO” h.s. (Type AM1, one with framed “VIA QANTAS” h.s.(Type AM6) applied in error and replaced with framed “VIA IMPERIAL” and two withCensor handstamp; generally fine S$800-1,000

938 �A � 1950 (30 Aug.) envelope to Macau, bearing 1950 15c. (2) tied by “JESSELTON/NORTHBORNEO” double-ring d.s. and showing the only recorded example of the straight-line “BYAIR TO HONG KONG ONLY” (Type AM10). Photo S$400-500

Beaufort

939 The collection to 1962 comprising envelopes (28, nine registered), postal stationery card,picture postcard and loose stamps/adhesives (50+), showing a good range ofcancellations including a proof strike of Type D12. A good lot S$1,200-1,500

940 � 1916 (Nov.) picture postcard to Scotland, bearing Pictorial 4c. tied by legible“BEAUFORT/B.N.B.” c.d.s. with Jesselton transit d.s. alongside S$300-400

941 � 1919 (5 Nov.) envelope ex “Harte-Lovelace” correspondence to Seremban, bearingPictorial 2c. (2) both tied by “BEAUFORT/B.N.B.” c.d.s. (Type D5). Photo S$400-500

942 � 1929 (16 Feb.) envelope to Jesselton, bearing Pictorial 3c. tied by “BEAUFORT/B.N.B.”c.d.s. (Type D8; earliest recorded date) with arrival datestamp on reverse S$250-300

943 � 1930 (17 Jan.) envelope to Jesselton, bearing Pictorial 1c. strip of three tied by“BEAUFORT/B.N.B.” c.d.s. (Type D8) and showing arrival datestamp on reverse S$250-300

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944 � 1931 (2 Feb.) envelope registered to Edinburgh, bearing Pictorial 3c. pair and 1931 12c.cancelled by “BEAUFORT/B.N.B.” double-ring d.s. (Type D9) and showing fine Jesseltontransit d.s. on reverse. Photo S$400-500

945 � 1931 (28 July) envelope to Hong Kong, bearing 1931 “BEAUFORT/B.N.B.” double-ringd.s. (Type D9) and showing, on reverse, Jesselton and Sandakan transit datestamps.Photo S$800-1,000

946 � 1931 (4 Oct.) envelope registered to Jesselton, bearing 1931 3c. strip of three and a pair,both tied by legible “BEAUFORT/B.N.B.” double-ring d.s. (Type D9); the envelope withwax seal torn away on reverse. Photo S$600-800

947 � 1932 (4 June) envelope to Jesselton bearing, on reverse, Pictorial 1c. block of four tiedby “BEAUFORT/B.N.B.” double-ring d.s. (Type D9; latest recorded date). Photo S$400-500

948 � 1933 (28 Feb.) envelope to London, bearing Pictorial 2c. block of four centrally cancelledby “BEAUFORT/NORTH BORNEO” double-ring d.s. (Type D10) and showing Jesseltontransit d.s. Photo S$400-500

949 � 1937 (16 Mar.) “Chong Chee Khai” envelope to North Dakota USA, bearing Pictorial 1c.pair, 2c., 3c. and 5c., all clearly tied by “BEAUFORT/NORTH BORNEO” double-ring d.s.(Type D11). Attractive. Photo S$400-500

950 � 1938 (29 Mar.) “Chong Chee Khai” envelope to Newfoundland, bearing Pictorial 2c. stripof four and 4c., the former tied by fine “BEAUFORT/NORTH BORNEO” double-ring d.s.(Type D11), and the latter in transit. Attractive. Photo S$400-500

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Gantian

951 � 1894 $1 and 1897 Pictorial 1c. (blunt corner) and 2c., each cancelled by part or largepart “GANTIAN” c.d.s. (Type D2), fine. Photo S$1,000-1,200


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952 � 1900 (15 Feb.) registered envelope back, bearing 1897-1902 2c. vertical strip of three, a pair and three singles all cancelled with “GANTIAN” c.d.s. (Type D2) and the onlyrecorded example of a crude registration label numbered “106”, also showing Labuanc.d.s. (Type D6) for 16 February (showing year date as “19”), 21 February (showing yeardate as “00”) and small part Singapore c.d.s. A remarkable franking and a very early dateof use of this rare datestamp. Photo S$10,000-12,000

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Gayah

953 � A selection of loose adhesives comprising Type D2 (6 items including 1888 2c. incombination with Straits Settlements 8c. tied by red c.d.s., 1888 $1 and Labuan 2c., andD3 (2 items), mainly good strikes, some small part only. Photo S$1,000-1,200


954 � 1895 (10 June) envelope to Singapore, bearing 1894 Pictorial 8c. tied by fine “GAYAH”c.d.s. and showing, on reverse, Labuan and arrival datestamps. Rare. Photo S$6,000-8,000

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955 � 1896 (18 Aug.) 4c. on 8c. green card to England, cancelled with a fine strike of the“GAYAH” c.d.s. (Type D2) and showing, on reverse, partially legible Labuan transit c.d.s.(29.8); interesting contents include “H.E. the Governor is coming to see us & we are goingto raise the flag in some new territory just acquired”. Rare. Photo S$7,000-9,000


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956 � 1898 (15 May) 4c. on 8c. stationery card to Singapore, showing legible “GAYA” c.d.s.(Type D3) with Labuan transit c.d.s. (18.5) alongside and the stamp impression cancelledwith another strike (20.5). Rare. Photo S$8,000-10,000

957 � 1898 (18 May) envelope to Medan, bearing Pictorial 1c. (7), 3c. and 5c. (2), all clearlytied by “GAYA” c.d.s. (Type D3) and showing, on reverse, Labuan, Singapore, N.I. AgentSingapore and arrival datestamps; the envelope with central vertical crease clear ofadhesives, and with part of flap missing. A rare franking. Photo S$8,000-10,000

Keningau

958 1949-62 envelopes (7, two registered) and loose stamps/pieces (7), including one withType D1 in violet and one with circular-framed “T” h.s. (Type UP1, the only recordedexample). A fine lot S$600-800

959 � 1949 (26 Sept.) envelope to Jesselton, bearing 1947 8c. tied by clear “KENINGAU/NORTHBORNEO” double-ring d.s. in violet (Type D1); the envelope slightly truncated at right.Photo S$400-500

960 � 1950 (15 Nov.) envelope to Manchester, bearing 1950 10c. tied by “KENINGAU/NORTHBORNEO” double-ring d.s. (Type D1) and showing circular-framed “T” h.s. applied atJesselton (Type UP5) with manuscript “4 ctms” alongside; the envelope with some minorperipheral faults. Photo S$400-500

Kudat

961 The collection to 1963 comprising envelopes (34, eight registered), postal stationerycards (18, one registered), postcard, air letter and loose stamps/pieces (77) showing agood range of cancellations, five with censor markings and three with tax markings. A generally fine lot well worth examination S$5,000-6,000

962 � 1890 (28 May) and 1892 (14 Oct.) 3c. stationery cards to Java and Holland, bothcancelled by “KUDAT” c.d.s. (Type D2), the former showing blue crayon “T”, the latter(a few minor faults) showing Labuan transit c.d.s. S$300-400

963 � 1890 (16 Dec.) 6c. stationery card to Vienna, cancelled by “KUDAT” c.d.s. (Type D2),showing triangular-framed “T” (Type UP2) with large blue crayon “6c” and arrivaldatestamp alongside S$300-400

964 � 1894 (4 Aug.) 3c. stationery card to Singapore, clearly cancelled by oval of bars in blue(Type K1; latest recorded date) and showing arrival c.d.s. in opposite corner S$200-250

965 � 1894 (Oct.) envelope to Germany, bearing Pictorial 1c. (2) and 6c., all tied by “KUDAT”c.d.s. in blue (Type D2) and showing Labuan transit c.d.s. (3.11) on reverse. Photo S$1,000-1,200

966 � 1895-98 1c. stationery cards (3) to Germany (2) and Holland, all uprated 2c., cancelledby “KUDAT” c.d.s. (Type D2) in black, blue (the earliest recorded with code letteromitted) and in violet. A fine trio S$500-600

967 � 1912-37 envelopes (5) to UK, variously franked and cancelled, showing 4c., 6c. (3) and25c. rates. A generally fine lot S$300-400


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968 � 1917-37 envelopes (6) to USA, variously franked and cancelled, showing 3c. (unsealedenvelope), 10c. and 12c. (4) rates. A generally fine lot S$400-500

969 � 1927 (8 Feb.) envelope registered to Switzerland, bearing MBE 12c. and Pictorial 24c.(on reverse) tied by light “KUDAT/B.N.B.” c.d.s. (Type D14, the earliest recorded) S$200-250

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Labuk & Sugut

970 � 1888 $1 (small defect at foot) and 1901 British Protectorate 1c. pair (on small piece) and2c., the first with a superb strike dated 6 May 1903 (earliest recorded), the others fair andpart strikes only. Rare. Photo for $1 S$1,500-2,000

Lahad Datu

971 The collection to 1963 comprising envelopes (45, fifteen registered), postal stationerycards (2, one incoming), postcards (3, one incoming) and loose stamps/pieces (60+),showing a good range of cancellations including a Type K1 on a very poor envelope.Condition rather mixed, therefore viewing strongly recommended S$6,000-8,000

972 � 1897 (22 May) 1c. stationery card to Germany uprated with Pictorial 3c., both cancelledby very light but legible “SILAM POST OFFICE/Lion/B.N.BORNEO” intaglio h.s. in blue(Type K1, earliest recorded date) and again in transit at Sandakan with oval of bars dueto the original blue mark being to faint. Photo S$1,000-1,200

973 � 1897 (Oct.) envelope registered to Amsterdam, bearing Pictorial 6c. horizontal strip ofthree tied by “SILAM POST OFFICE/Lion/B.N.BORNEO” intaglio h.s. in blue (Type K1),showing manuscript Lahad registration marking, fine Sandakan registration h.s. (TypeR3) and, on reverse, Sandakan, Naples, Turin and arrival datestamps. Rare. Photo S$2,000-2,500

974 � 1900 (18 Apr.) envelope to York, bearing Pictorial 2c. pair tied by “LAHAT DATU” c.d.s.(Type D2) and showing Sandakan transit d.s. on reverse; the envelope with some tears attop caused through opening. Photo S$600-800

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975 � 1906 (6 Feb.) envelope registered to Italy, bearing Pictorial 1c. (2) and 2c. and BritishProtectorate 4c., 5c. pair and 12c., all tied by “LAHAT DATU” c.d.s. (Type D3), showingType R2 registration d.s. and, on reverse, Sandakan and Naples transit d.s. A mostattractive franking. Photo S$400-500

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976 � 1906 (21 Mar.) 1c. stationery card to Gold Coast and redirected internally, uprated withPictorial 3c. cancelled by “LAHAT DATU” c.d.s. in violet (Type D3) and showing Sandakan,Singapore, London, Akuse and Accra datestamps. Attractive and a most unusualdestination. Photo S$400-500

977 � 1909 (8 Dec.) envelope registered to Vienna, bearing 1909 20c. on 18c. tied by “LAHATDATU” c.d.s. (Type D3) and showing fine Type R2 registration d.s. alongside. Photo S$400-500

978 � 1913 (25 June) envelope to Vienna, bearing Pictorial 10c. (2) tied by clear “LAHAD DATO”c.d.s. (Type D5) and showing Type R2 registration d.s. alongside; the envelope with waxseal torn away on reverse. Photo S$400-500

979 � 1914 (7 July) envelope registered to Austria, bearing Pictorial 10c. and 20c. on 18c. tiedby “LAHAD DATO” c.d.s. (Type D5) and showing Type R2 registration d.s. Photo S$400-500

980 � 1919 (4 Nov.) “Harte-Lovelace” envelope to Seremban, bearing Pictorial 2c. (2), bothtied by provisional “LAHAD DATU” h.s. with date applied separately (Type D6) as Type D5had become illegible. Rare. Photo S$600-800

981 � 1919 (4 Nov.) “Harte-Lovelace” envelope to Seremban, bearing Pictorial 2c. (2), bothtied by provisional “LAHAD DATU” h.s. with date applied separately (Type D6) as Type D5had become illegible. Rare. Photo S$600-800

982 � 1931 (10 July) “Wong Ping Kwan” printed envelope to Hong Kong, bearing 1931 3c.(2) tied by “LAHAD DATU/B.N.B.” c.d.s. (Type D9) and showing Sandakan transit d.s. onreverse. Photo S$500-600

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Mempakul

983 � A small selection of loose adhesives showing part or large part strikes of Types D2 (4, onedated 29.9.96, earliest recorded) and D3 (3, one on stained British Protectorate 10c.).Photo S$800-1,000

984 � 1898 (29 Jan.) “Bickel” envelope registered to Germany, bearing 1897 Pictorial 1c. to24c. all tied by fine “MEMPAKUL/B.N.B.” c.d.s. (Type D2), showing registration h.s. andLabuan transit c.d.s. A colourful philatelic franking. Photo S$1,000-1,200


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985 � 1898 (8 Mar.) envelope to Dublin, bearing Pictorial 3c. vertical pair (lower stamp justover edge of cover) and 8c. pair, all clearly cancelled by oval of bars (Type K1, latestrecorded date) and showing superb “MEMPAKUL/B.N.B.” c.d.s. (Type D2) alongside withLabuan transit d.s. on reverse. Rare. Photo S$6,000-8,000

986 � 1898 (6 July) 1c. outward half of reply paid card from Sandakan to Mempakul, clearly cancelled and showing mainly fine strike of “MEMPAKUL/B.N.B.” arrival datestamp(Type D2) with Labuan transit d.s. alongside. Rare. Photo S$3,000-4,000

Papar

987 � 1949 (12 Nov.) envelope to Hong Kong, bearing 1949 UPU 10c. (2) and 30c. clearlytied by a distorted strike of “PAPAR/NORTH BORNEO” double-ring d.s. in black (Type D1)and showing Jesselton transit d.s. on reverse. Photo S$500-600

988 � 1950 (21 Feb.) envelope to USA, bearing 1947 10c., 25c. and 50c., all tied by distortedstrikes of “PAPAR/NORTH BORNEO” double-ring d.s. in violet (Type D1) and showingJesselton transit d.s. on reverse; the cover with some creases at lower left. Photo S$500-600

989 � 1951 (12 Apr.) envelope registered to Sandakan, bearing 1950 10c. (4) each tied by“PAPAR/North Borneo” c.d.s. (Type D2) and showing fine Type R1 registration h.s., all inviolet S$200-250

990 � 1951 (20 July) envelope originally addressed to Trinidad and changed to SouthernRhodesia, bearing 1950 1c. and 10c. tied by fine “PAPAR/North Borneo” c.d.s. in violet(Type D2), showing manuscript “T30cms” and bearing Southern Rhodesia Postage Due1d. and 2d. tied by Que Que c.d.s. Most unusual. Photo S$250-300

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Sandakan

991 The collection to 1957 comprising envelopes (85, twenty-four registered), fronts (2),postal stationery cards (16), postcards (4, one registered), air letter and loosestamps/pieces (87), showing a good range of cancellations and including Official mail,Censors, Tax, “AR”, Late Letters and Paquebots (modern). Condition rather mixedtherefore viewing highly recommended S$1,500-2,000

992 � 1891 (27 Aug.) 8c. stationery card written on S.S. Marienburg, addressed to Germany,uprated with 1888 1⁄2c. rose, the stamp impression uncancelled, the 1⁄2c. tied by oval ofbars (Type K4), showing Sandakan c.d.s. in red partly overstruck by arrival c.d.s. and withSingapore transit d.s. on reverse. Photo S$600-800

993 � 1892-98 3c. (2) and 4c. on 8c. (minor foxing) stationery cards to Ceylon and Germany(2), all cancelled by “SANDAKAN” c.d.s. (Type D3), one to Germany in red S$300-400

994 � 1892 (13 Apr.) 1c. on 8c. stationery card to England, uprated with 1886-87 2c., bothcancelled by oval of dots (Type K2 State 2) and showing “SANDAKAN” c.d.s. in red (TypeD4); the card a little soiled, small piece missing from lower right corner and with someminor peripheral faults. Photo S$600-800

995 � 1894 (20 Mar.) envelope registered to England, bearing Pictorial 6c. and 8c. tied by ovalof bars (Type K4) with the 8c. additionally tied by red “SANDAKAN” c.d.s. (Type D4) andshowing Type R2 registration h.s. Photo S$400-500

996 � 1894 (5 June) postcard from Warsaw to Brunei, franked at 4k., showing framed “MIS-SENT TO SANDAKAN” (Type I3, earliest recorded date), showing Singapore c.d.s. withSandakan d.s. (12.7) in red on reverse; the card with long tear at top. One of only threerecorded examples of the Missent handstamp. Photo S$1,000-1,200

997 � 1894 (12 July) envelope to London, bearing Pictorial 8c. tied by oval of bars (Type K4,latest recorded date) and showing red “SANDAKAN” c.d.s. (Type D3) alongside S$200-250

998 � 1897 (9 July) envelope registered to Switzerland, bearing Pictorial 8c. vertical pair and12c. tied by “SANDAKAN” c.d.s. (Type D5) and showing Type R3 registration h.s.; theenvelope slightly truncated at left. Attractive S$200-250

999 � 1899-1907 1c. (2) and 3c. stationery cards to Amsterdam, Austria, Hong Kong andLondon, all uprated to 4c. rate and cancelled by either “SANDAKAN” d.s. Type D3 (2), D6 or D11. A generally fine group S$250-300

1000 � 1899 (11 Oct.) envelope registered to Hungary, bearing Pictorial 2c., 8c. and 18c. tiedby “SANDAKAN” c.d.s. (Type D6) and showing Type R2 registration h.s. Attractive S$250-300

1001 � 1899 (30 Nov.) envelope registered to London, bearing Pictorial 2c. (6) tied by“SANDAKAN” c.d.s. (Type D6) and showing Type R2 registration h.s. Attractive S$200-250

1002 � 1902-32 envelopes (6) to USA, variously franked and cancelled, showing 10c. (3) and12c. (3) rates. A generally fine lot

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1003 � 1902 (11 Aug.) envelope registered to Germany, bearing British Protectorate 5c. pair and8c. tied by light “SANDAKAN” c.d.s. (Type D6) and showing fine Type R3 registration h.s.Attractive S$250-300

1004 � 1903-32 envelopes (6) registered to USA, variously franked and cancelled, showing 18c.,20c., 22c., 27c. and 30c. rates. A generally fine lot S$800-1,000

1005 � 1903 (17 July) envelope registered to Germany, bearing British Protectorate 1c., 3c. and24c. tied by “SANDAKAN” c.d.s. (Type D4, latest recorded date) and showing Type R3registration h.s. Attractive S$250-300

1006 � 1908 (25 Mar.) envelope to Sydney, bearing British Protectorate 4c. tied by Type K6 andshowing, on reverse, despatch and Hong Kong transit datestamps; the envelope crease atleft and some very minor discolouration S$300-400

1007 � 1908 (21 Dec.) uncancelled 1c. stationery card to Lahad Datu, bearing BritishProtectorate 1c. cancelled by large part K4 and showing Sandakan and arrival datestampsbelow; the card with corner crease S$300-400

1008 � 1916-34 envelopes (4) registered to England, variously franked and cancelled, showing14c., 15c., 18c. and 68c. rates; one with flap missing otherwise fine S$400-500

1009 � 1922 (18 Aug.) envelope registered to London, bearing MBE 16c. and 20c. on 18c. withred overprint, both tied by poor Type D20 c.d.s. and showing Type R6 registration h.s.;the envelope with repaired top left, small hole below 16c. and with flap missing. Photo S$1,000-1,200

1010 � 1924-41 envelopes (7) to UK, variously franked and cancelled, showing 6c. (2), 8c., 8c.plus 2c. War Tax, 12c. (2) and 53c., one with censor h.s., generally fine S$300-400

1011 � 1924 (7 Jan.) envelope to Batavia, bearing Pictorial 12c. tied by Type D20 c.d.s. andshowing fine “BRITISH EMPIRE/Lion/EXHIBITION 1924” h.s. (Type HS2) in violetalongside with, on reverse, Singapore and arrival datestamps. Photo S$600-800

1012 � 1930 (8 Feb.) envelope to Sandakan, bearing Pictorial c. and 2c. tied by Type K6obliterator and showing fine “LATE LETTER” h.s. (Type I4) with Sandakan c.d.s. onreverse. Photo S$600-800

1013 � 1934 (1 Sept.) “Cutress” envelope to England, bearing Straits Settlements 2c. and 4c. tiedby clear Type K6 obliterator, showing unframed “LATE LETTER” h.s. (Type I4), violet“PAQUEBOT” h.s. and, on reverse, Sandakan datestamp (21.9). Attractive. Photo S$400-500

Semporna

1014 � 1950 (22 Jan.) envelope to Sandakan, bearing 1947 4c. and 6c. clearly tied by“SEMPORNA/NORTH BORNEO” double-ring d.s. (Type D1) in violet. Scarce. Photo S$500-600

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1015 � 1888 envelope to London and redirected locally, bearing 1886 2c. (2) and 8c. tied bycircular “SILAM POST OFFICE/Lion/B N BORNEO” intaglio h.s. in blue, upon redirectionGB 1d. lilac applied and cancelled by London “S.W./19” duplex, red Sandakan transitc.d.s. on reverse; the envelope a little soiled and with surface abrasion at foot. Very rare.Photo S$12,000-15,000

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Tangkulap

1016 � 1909 5c. showing a good to fine, large part strike, of “TANGKULAP/B.N.B.” c.d.s. (TypeD2) for 31 July 1913, the latest recorded date of use. Rare. Photo S$400-500

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Tawau

1017 The collection to 1963 comprising envelopes (31, thirteen registered), postal stationerycard, air mail letter cards (2) and loose stamps/pieces (58), showing a good range ofcancellations including Type D2, many of the strikes are fair to good only and conditionis mixed, therefore viewing is recommended S$6,000-8,000

1018 � 1910 (20 Apr.) 3c. stationery card to Batavia, re-addressed to Soerabaya, cancelled by“TAWAO” c.d.s. (Type D3) and showing part Sandakan and Singapore transit datestampsalongside; the card a little soiled. Photo S$500-600

1019 � 1919 (6 Nov.) “Harte-Lovelace” envelope to Seremban, bearing Pictorial 2c. (2), bothclearly tied by “TAWAO/B.N.B.” c.d.s. (Type D4) and showing, on reverse, Sandakan andSingapore transit datestamps. Photo S$800-1,000

1020 � 1923 (12 Dec.) envelope registered to England, bearing Pictorial 8c. and 10c. tied by“TAWAU/B.N.B.” c.d.s. (Type D6) and showing just legible Type R3 registration d.s.(latest recorded date) with Sandakan transit d.s. on reverse. Photo S$400-500

1021 � 1930 (1 Oct.) envelope registered to Sandakan, bearing Pictorial 3c. (on reverse) and 4c.vertical strip of three, both cancelled by “TAWAU/B.N.B.” double-ring d.s. (Type D8) S$250-300

1022 � 1936 (19 May) envelope registered to London, bearing Pictorial 3c. and 20c. on 18c. tiedby “TAWAU/B.N.B.” double-ring d.s. (Type D10) and showing Sandakan transit d.s. onreverse; the envelope with some small faults caused through opening S$300-400

1023 � 1939 (20 Sept.) double rate envelope registered to New York, bearing, on reverse, 193915c., 20c. and $1, all tied by “TAWAU/NORTH BORNEO” double-ring d.s. (Type D12),showing Censor label and handstamp with Sandakan and Singapore transit datestamp.Attractive. Photo S$400-500

1024 � 1941 (30 Apr.) envelope to England, bearing 1939 20c. pair, $2 and 1941 War Tax 2c.,all tied by “TAWAU/NORTH BORNEO” double-ring d.s. (Type D11), showing triangular-framed “T” applied at Sandakan and triangular “PASSED FOR TRANSMISSION/25/NORTHBORNEO”; the envelope slightly truncated at left. Attractive. Photo S$600-800

1025 � 1941 (10 July) envelope registered to London, bearing 1939 8c., 15c. and 1941 War Tax2c., all tied by “TAWAU/NORTH BORNEO” double-ring d.s. (Type D12) and showing, onreverse, part Censor label and handstamp S$200-250

Tenom

1026 The collection to 1962 comprising envelopes (16, five registered) and loosestamps/pieces (54), showing a good range of cancellations; condition mixed S$4,000-5,000

1027 � 1907 (31 May) 1c. stationery card to Ceylon, uprated with Pictorial 3c., cancelled by“TENOM” squared-circle d.s. (Type D2) and showing Jesselton, Singapore, Colombo andKandy datestamps. Photo S$800-1,000

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1028 � 1907 (22 Oct.) 1c. reply half of reply paid card from Jesselton to Tenom, uprated withPictorial 1c., cancelled by light despatch c.d.s. and showing fine “TENOM” squared-circlearrival d.s. (Type D2). Photo S$500-600

1029 � 1911 (27 May) envelope to Sandakan, bearing Pictorial 2c. tied by “TENOM” squared-circle d.s. (Type D2) and showing, on reverse, Jesselton and arrival datestamps. Photo S$400-500

1030 � 1916 (29 May) envelope to Switzerland bearing, on reverse, Pictorial 10c. vertical strip ofthree tied by “TENOM” squared-circle d.s. (Type D2, showing Jesselton and Singaporetransit datestamps alongside with Type R2 registration d.s. (earliest recorded date) on facepanel; the envelope with some minor peripheral faults. Photo S$400-500

Travelling Post Office

1031 The collection to 1963 comprising envelopes (23, two registered) and loosestamps/pieces (60), showing most types of cancellation, the early ones on cover are onlyfair to good strikes; condition mixed S$4,000-5,000

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1032 A range of mainly post-war offices comprising Mempakut, Papar (nine covers and elevenloose stamps/pieces), Ranau (one cover, ten loose adhesives/pieces), Semporna (fivecovers, seven loose stamps), Sipitang (one cover, piece and loose stamp), Tamparuli(cover and loose stamp), Tangong Aru (cover and loose stamp), Tangkulap (stamp) andTuaran (five covers and two pieces). Condition generally fine S$1,000-1,200

1033 � A selection of picture postcards (19) used between 1904 and 1936, some with cornercrease etc otherwise generally fine S$800-1,000

SARAWAK

Kuching G.P.O.

1034 � 1861 (16 (Oct.) unstamped envelope to Singapore, showing a good strike of “POSTOFFICE/SARAWAK” double-ring h.s. with manuscript date inserted (Type PS1) and, onreverse, framed “SINGAPORE/Bearing” (Type PS8 without slides) with manuscript “4”inserted indicating 4 annas postage to be collected; the envelope with some minor tonespots and large tear across face panel. Rare. Photo S$20,000-25,000

PROVENANCE:C.M.C. Symes, October 1971

1035 � 1863 (10 Mar.) envelope written by Rajah Brooke to Mrs Brown in London, marked“Marseilles”, bearing India 2a. and 4a. pair (one damaged prior to use) tied by very rare“OFFICE OF REGISTRY/SARAWAK” double-ring handstamp (Type PS2, earliest recordeddate) and additionally cancelled “B/172” in transit at Singapore, showing red crayon“1/2” and London Paid arrival c.d.s. (27.4) with, on reverse, red “SINGAPORE/P.O”double-ring d.s.; the envelope with recipient’s notation at left. Photo S$40,000-50,000

Note: This cover was carried on the P&O “Singapore”, which left Singapore on 23 March andarrived at Galle on 30 March, transhipped to “S.S. Mooltan” which left the next day andarrived at Suez on 16 April. It then went overland to Alexandria for the “S.S. Euxine”,which left on 19 April and arrived at Marseilles on 25 April.

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1036 � 1865 (17 Jan.) front from the Bishop of Labuan to London, marked “Via Southampton”,bearing India 4a. pair cancelled by diamond of bars (Type K1) and “B/172” in transit atSingapore, showing mainly fine “POST OFFICE/SARAWAK” double-ring h.s. (Type PS1,latest recorded date) with manuscript date inserted and red crayon “11”. Rare. Photo S$10,000-12,000

Note: This was carried on the P&O “S.S. Carnatic”, which left Singapore on 21 Januaryarriving at Galle on 27 January, transhipped to the “S.S. Bengal” which left on 1 Februaryand arrived at Suez on 15 February. It the went overland to Alexandria for the “S.S. Syria”which left on 19 February and arrived at Southampton on 7 March.

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1037 � 1868 (Sept.) piece of an envelope, London to Sarawak, bearing GB 1/-, carried in themail, which left London on 18 September and arrived in Singapore on 27 October,presumably addressed to an outstation, so franked with 1869 3c. to indicate postage due,cancelled by manuscript date “6/11/69”. Two other similar pieces recorded. Photo S$1,000-1,200


1038 � 1876 (28 Dec.) envelope (222x92mm.) from the Sarawak Treasury addressed to theChairman of the Borneo Co. Ltd. in London, bearing Straits Settlements 2c., 24c. and30c. cancelled “B/172” in transit at Singapore, showing “SARAWAK/POST OFFICE” doubleoval d.s. (Type D1) and red arrival c.d.s. A Sarawak 6c. has been excised which had beentied by framed “PAID”. Photo S$300-400

Note: A very similar cover from the same correspondence, also with a Sarawak 6c. excised, wassold in the “Miri” sale in 1990.

1039 � 1879 (Nov.) Straits Settlements 3c. stationery card to London, with specially printedChristmas Greetings from Sarawak on reverse, signed by “J A Buck”, clearly cancelled,showing “SINGAPORE/PAID” (17.11) and arrival (20.12) datestamps in red; the card withsome light staining and central vertical crease. Rare. Photo S$1,000-1,200

1040 � 1895-1962 envelopes (64, twenty-two registered), front, newspaper wrapper, postalstationery cards (2) and picture postcards (3, one of Rajah Brooke), showing a wide rangeof cancellations, registered handstamps and post paid markings with a number of earliestand latest recorded dates. A fine lot S$5,000-6,000

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1041 � 1895 (8 Oct.) envelope registered to Hong Kong bearing, on reverse, 1892 1c. on 3c.irregular block of twelve and a pair cancelled by a mixture of “SARAWAK” c.d.s. (Type D3)and three tier “SARAWAK POST OFFICE/REGISTERED LETTER/DATE” d.s. in violet (Type R1),in combination on face with Straits Settlements 1885 1c. on 32c., 1892 1c. on 2c., 1c.on 6c. pair, 1c. on 8c. pair and 1c. on 12c. pair, all cancelled by Singapore c.d.s. (12.12)and showing “SINGAPORE/TO HONG KONG” marine sorter c.d.s. Photo S$3,000-4,000

1042 � 1896 (10 Jan.) envelope to New York, bearing 1895 2c. tied by Sarawak c.d.s. (Type D5),in combination with Straits Settlements 1882 8c. and 1894 5c. tied by Singapore c.d.s.(13.1), showing Type R2 registration h.s. (only recorded date of use) and London transitd.s. (6.2). Attractive. Photo S$2,000-2,500

1043 � 1899 (8 May) envelope registered to Germany, bearing 1895 2c. blocks of four (2), bothcentrally cancelled by Sarawak c.d.s. (Type D4) and showing Type R3 registration h.s.with Brindisi transit d.s. on reverse. Photo S$500-600

1044 � 1899 (3 Dec.) envelope registered to USA, bearing 1899 2c. on 3c. (4, one with stopafter “THREE”) and 1899-1908 2c. pair, all tied by Sarawak c.d.s. (Type D4), showingType R3 registration h.s. and red London transit d.s. Photo S$500-600

1045 � 1905 (25 July) and (24 Aug.) envelopes registered to USA bearing 1899-1908 8c. plus10c. pair and 2c. block of four (on reverse) plus 10c. respectively, all cancelled by Kuchingc.d.s. (Type D7) and showing Type R3 registration h.s., and 1907 (9 July) envelope(222x93mm.) registered to England, bearing 1899-1908 1c. block of six and 4c. tied byKuching c.d.s. (Type D9, earliest recorded date) and showing violet Type R5 registrationh.s. (Type R5, earliest recorded date). A good trio of covers S$500-600




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1046 � 1909 (27 Mar.) and 1913 (14 Apr.) picture postcards (Esplanade & Ladies Club and SeaDyak Women in Full Costume) from Bau to Paris and to London respectively, bothfranked at 3c. (on picture side for former) and showing “T” h.s. (Type UP2), the latteralso with London “1⁄2D/F.B./C.”; and 1922 (27 Mar.) envelope to Switzerland, frankedat 6c., showing “T” h.s. (Type UP3, earliest recorded date) and with Swiss Postage Due20c. pair. A fine and scarce trio S$800-1,000

1047 � 1909 (23 Nov.) envelope to Germany, franked at 4c., showing “T” h.s. (Type UP2), and1929 (21 June) envelope to Chicago, franked at 8c., showing “T” h.s. (Type UP3) andarrival due handstamp in purple. A fine pair S$600-800

1048 � 1914 (5 Oct.) 10c. registered envelope (1913 issue, size G) to Singapore, uprated 3c.,cancelled by Kuching c.d.s. and showing Type R5 registration h.s. in violet. Photo S$400-500

1049 � 1916 (24 Apr.) envelope to Kuala Lumpur bearing, on reverse, 1899-1908 3c. andshowing, on face, framed “PAQUEBOT.” h.s. in violet (Type SL2, latest recorded date) andwith Straits Settlements Censor label at left applied at Singapore; the envelope a littletruncated at right. Photo S$600-800

1050 � 1917 (6 July) 10c. registered envelope (1913 issue, size G) to England, uprated with 1c.block of four, cancelled at Kuching and showing Type R5 registration h.s. in violet. Photo S$400-500

1051 � 1921-41 envelopes (13) registered to Austria, Costa Rica (2, one a little stained),Hungary, North Borneo, Switzerland, UK (3) and USA (4), variously franked andshowing various registration handstamps comprising Types R6 (2), R7 (4 showing changeto it becoming worn and enlarged), R8 (only recorded example), R9 (3, earliest and latestrecorded dates), R11 (2, one the earliest recorded date) and R12. A fine lot S$2,000-2,500

1052 � 1926-56 envelopes (12, all but two are post-war) variously addressed and franked, allshowing instructional markings including Types I3, I4 (latest recorded date), I5 (2, onethe earliest recorded date), I7 (only recorded example), I9 + I14, I10 (2), I11 + I12 andI13 (only known example). A fine lot S$2,000-2,500

1053 � 1928-58 envelopes (27, five are Official) variously addressed and franked, all showingPaquebot handstamps including Types SL4 (2), SL5 (4, one the latest recorded date andone with SL7), SL10 (5, three in violet and one in red), SL11 (5) and SL12. A good lotin generally fine condition S$3,000-4,000

1054 �A � 1929 (13 July) envelope registered to England, marked “Per Air Mail to Singapore”,bearing 1928-29 10c. and 20c., showing Type R7 registration h.s. in violet, rare“KUCHING/AIR MAIL” c.d.s. (Type AM3) and, on reverse, Singapore transit d.s. (18.7);also 1929 5c. block of four with central Type AM2 cancellation. Photo S$500-600

Note: On this flight, only 200 letters were permitted and an airmail fee of 10 cents per letterwas charged in addition to the ordinary postage rate. The cover was posted on 13 July andreach Singapore on 18 July. The flight left Kuching on 14 July but was was forced to land atPontianak by bad weather. The mail reached Singapore by ship.

1055 � 1929 (19 Dec.) envelope (flap missing) to Bristol, bearing 1928 4c. tied by fine framed“PAQUEBOT” h.s. (Type SL2) and showing Kuching c.d.s. on reverse. Photo S$300-400

1056 � 1930-41 envelopes (13, one a window type) front and stationery card, mostly addressedto UK (one to Kuala Lumpur signed by the Rajah), variously franked and cancelled, onewith censor handstamp. A fine lot S$600-800

1057 � 1931 (16 Sept.) 6c. stationery card (1931 issue) used from Kuching to Germany, a fewvery minor peripheral faults. Very scarce, only 500 printed. Photo S$600-800

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1058 � 1933 (24 Jan.) envelope to Bristol, bearing 1932 8c. tied by Kuching c.d.s. and showingfine framed “PAQUEBOT” h.s. (Type SL5, earliest recorded date) at left. Photo S$300-400

1059 � 1934 (14 Sept.) locally addressed envelope bearing 1932 2c. pair clearly tied by Kuchingc.d.s., showing large “T” h.s. (Type UP3) and with “G.P.O. KUCKING, SARAWAK/TOPAY....CTS.” red on white label (Type UP6) with manuscript “4” inserted, fine. Also anunused example of similar label (Type UP5). Rare. Photo S$1,000-1,200

1060 � 1934 (14 Sept.) unstamped locally addressed envelope, showing fine Kuching c.d.s., large“T” h.s. (Type UP3) and framed “G.P.O. KUCHING, SARAWAK./TO PAY....CTS” in violet(Type UP7, the only recorded example) with manuscript “10” inserted. Photo S$1,000-1,200

1061 � 1936-58 envelopes (12) variously addressed and franked, all showing tax markingsincluding Types UP4, UP7 (2, one also with “PAQUEBOT” h.s. Type SL11) and UP10 (2,one the earliest recorded date). A fine group S$1,500-2,000

1062 � 1936 (17 Sept.) envelope to England, bearing 1934 2c. and 6c. clearly tied by Kuchingc.d.s. and showing fine unframed “PAQUEBOT” h.s. (Type SL7) alongside. Photo S$300-400

1063 � 1947 (9 Dec.) envelope to Kuching, bearing BMA 10c. and 15c. tied by“VICTORIA/LABUAN” c.d.s. and showing fine framed “STOP LOOK/SAFETY FIRST” h.s. (TypeHS8) in red. Scarce. Photo S$300-400

1064 � 1947 (9 Dec.) envelope registered from England to Kuching, franked at 1/3d., showingalmost complete framed “STOP LOOK/SAFETY FIRST” h.s. (Type HS8) in red with arrivalc.d.s. (19.12) on reverse. Photo S$250-300

Balingian

1065 � 1915 (13 Sept.) envelope to Kuala Lumpur, bearing 1899 2c. (2) tied by “BALINGIAN”c.d.s. (Type D2, earliest recorded date), showing Kuching transit d.s., Censor label at leftand, on reverse, Singapore and arrival datestamps; the envelope with three light verticalcreases. Rare. Photo S$1,200-1,500

1066 � 1929-53 envelopes (7, two registered), airmail letter card and a postal stationeryregistered envelope front, variously addressed and franked with cancellations includingTypes D2 (overstruck in transit with “MUKAH” Type D4 c.d.s.) and D3, and showingregistration h.s. Type R4 (earliest and latest recorded dates) and red Post Paid h.s. TypePD2 (latest recorded date). A good lot S$1,000-1,200

1067 � 1938 (25 June) OHMS envelope to Bintulu, showing fine “BALINGIAN” c.d.s. (Type D2)with arrival c.d.s. on reverse. Photo S$600-800

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1068 � 1897 (20 Mar.) to Vienna, bearing 1895 2c. tied by “BARAM” c.d.s. (Type D1) in violet,in combination with Straits Settlements 1894 8c. tied by Singapore c.d.s. (7.4), showingclear Sarawak c.d.s. (5.4) with Singapore and arrival datestamps on reverse. Extremely rareand attractive. Photo S$30,000-40,000

1069 � 1900 (23 Oct.) envelope to Hong Kong, bearing 1899 4c. tied by worn strike of“BARAM” c.d.s. (Type D1), showing Sarawak datestamps (29.10 and 3.11) alongside witharrival c.d.s. on reverse. Scarce. Photo S$800-1,000

1070 � 1905 (6 July) 3c. stationery card to London, clearly cancelled by fine “BARAM” c.d.s.(Type D2) in violet; the card with some slight soiling and a horizontal crease at foot.Photo S$800-1,000

1071 � 1911 (19 Oct.) envelope to England, bearing 1899 4c. tied by fine “BARAM” c.d.s. (TypeD3) and showing legible Kuching transit d.s. (31.10); the envelope with some tears at topcaused through opening. Photo S$800-1,000

1072 � 1927 (11 Dec.) 12c. registered envelope (1921 issue, size G) to Toronto, bearing 1922-23 3c. and 6c., all cancelled by “BARAM” c.d.s. (Type D5, earliest recorded date)and showing red ink registration marking. Attractive. Photo S$800-1,000

1073 � 1931 (9 Mar.) OHMS envelope to Kuching, showing fine “BARAM” c.d.s. (Type D5) andshowing, on reverse, Miri and arrival datestamps. Photo S$400-500

1074 � 1932 (15 Feb.) 4c. stationery card (1921 issue) to Adelaide, cancelled by “BARAM” c.d.s.(Type D4), showing another clearer strike plus firm’s arrival hand and datestamps; a fewvery minor peripheral faults. Photo S$800-1,000

1075 � 1933 (18 May) envelope to England, bearing 1932 4c. pair tied by “BARAM” c.d.s. (Type D5) and showing, on reverse, Miri transit d.s.; the envelope with flap missing.Photo S$500-600

1076 � 1936-62 envelopes (13, one registered and three Official), variously addressed andfranked, cancellations include Types D5, D8 (one the earliest recorded date) and D9, theregistered cover showing Type R5 registration h.s. (the only recorded example) and theOfficial covers with red Post Paid Type PD2 (earliest and latest recorded dates). A goodlot S$1,000-1,200

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1077 � 1937 (7 Mar.) OPS envelope registered to Kuching, showing fair to fine “BARAM” c.d.s.(Type D5), showing violet registration h.s. (Type R3, earliest recorded date); theenvelope slightly truncated at left S$250-300

1078 � 1938 (14 Mar.) envelope registered to England, bearing 1934 2c. pair, 3c., 4c. and 10c.,all tied by “BARAM” c.d.s. (Type D6), showing fine Type R3 registration h.s. in violet withMiri transit d.s. on reverse. Attractive. Photo S$400-500

1079 � 1938 (22 Mar.) envelope bearing 1934 1c. and 2c. pair crossed by “PAQUEBOT” h.s.(Type SL2, latest recorded date) and showing “BARAM” c.d.s. (Type D5) alongside.Scarce. Photo S$500-600

1080 � 1939 (9 Jan.) 15c. registered envelope (1934 issue, size G) to Kuching, bearing 1924 5c.,both cancelled by “BARAM” c.d.s. (Type D5), showing violet registration h.s. (Type R3,latest recorded date) with, on reverse, Miri and arrival datestamps; fine. Photo S$500-600

Bau

1081 � 1908 (21 Dec.) coloured picture postcard (H.H. Yacht “Zahora”) to England bearing,on picture side, 1899 4c. tied by “BAU” c.d.s. (Type D2) and showing, on reverse,Singapore transit datestamp; the card with a few minor faults. Photo S$2,000-2,500

1082 � 1909 (31 May) envelope to USA, bearing 1899-1908 2c. and 3c. tied by “BAU” c.d.s.(Type D2), showing large “T” h.s. partly obscured by US Postage Due 5c. and showingNew York due h.s. Rare. Photo S$2,000-2,500

1083 � 1916 (2 June) envelope to England and re-addressed to Wales, bearing 1899 4c. tied by“BAU” c.d.s. (Type D2) and showing Kuching transit datestamp alongside. Photo S$800-1,000

1084 � 1917-53 envelopes (13, four registered) variously addressed and franked, cancellationsinclude Type D2 in violet (poor), D3 (5, one the latest recorded date) and D5 (7), theregistration h.s. comprise Types R3 (2, one the earliest recorded date) and R4 (2, one thelatest recorded date), four of the envelopes are Official and show red Post Paid h.s. TypePD2 (one the latest recorded date). A fine lot S$1,500-1,800

1085 � 1936 (17 June) envelope registered to England, bearing 1934 1c., 10c. and 12c., all tiedby “BAU/SARAWAK” c.d.s. (Type D3) and showing fine violet registration h.s. (Type R2,earliest recorded date); the envelope slightly soiled. Photo S$300-400

1086 � 1936 (1 July) 15c. registered envelope (1934 issue, size G) to England, bearing 1934 8c.tied by “BAU/SARAWAK” c.d.s. with the stamp impression being cancelled in transit atKuching, and showing fine registration h.s. (Type R2, the latest recorded date). Photo S$400-500

Betong

1087 � 1915 (14 Aug.) envelope (faults) to Kuala Lumpur, bearing 1899-1908 3c. tied by“BETONG” c.d.s. (Type D1, earliest recorded date), showing Kuching transit d.s. and, onreverse, Straits Settlements censor label with Singapore and arrival datestamps. Photo S$800-1,000

1088 � 1923 (19 Oct.) 12c. registered envelope (1921 issue, size G) to Kuching, bearing 19234c., both cancelled by “BETONG” c.d.s. (Type D2) and showing red ink registrationmarking. Photo S$1,000-1,200

1089 � 1926 (23 July) 12c. registered envelope (1921 issue, size H2) to Kuching, bearing 19234c., both cancelled by “BETONG” c.d.s. (Type D2) and showing manuscript registrationmarking. Photo S$800-1,000

1090 � 1931-61 envelopes (16, five registered - mostly Official), variously addressed and franked,cancellations include Types D3 (5, one in red in a very corroded state), D5 (5, two inviolet), registered handstamps include Types R3 and R4 (the only recorded date), and onewith unframed “PAQUEBOT” h.s. A fine lot S$2,000-2,500

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1091 � 1908 3c. dull purple clearly cancelled by large part strike of “BINATANG” c.d.s. with partdate in manuscript, fine. The only recorded example. Photo S$800-1,000

1092 � 1923 (5 Sept.) 12c. registered envelope (1921 issue, size G) to Sibu, bearing 1918 1c.and 1922 6c., all clearly cancelled by “BINATANG” c.d.s. (Type D2) in violet, showingType R2 registration h.s. in violet (earliest recorded date) partly assisted withcontemporary manuscript with arrival d.s. on reverse; the envelope a little soiled. Photo S$600-800

1093 � 1928 (20 Dec.) 12c. registered envelope (1921 issue, size H) to Kuching, bearing 19181c. and 1922 3c. pair, all cancelled by “BINATANG” c.d.s. in violet (Type D2) and showingType R2 registration h.s. in violet (latest recorded date) with arrival c.d.s. on reverse.Scarce. Photo S$800-1,000

1094 � 1931-53 envelopes (11, two registered), variously addressed and franked, cancelled withTypes D2 (2) and D5 (9), the registered envelopes with Type R3, two OHMS envelopeswith red Type PD2 h.s. (one the earliest recorded date) and one underpaid envelope with“T” h.s. (Type UP3, the only recorded date). A fine lot S$1,200-1,500

1095 � 1937 (24 Nov.) illustrated “red band” envelope to Fort Bayard, a French enclave inChina, bearing on reverse, 1934 2c. and 5c. (2), each tied by “BINATANG” c.d.s. (TypeD2) and showing Kuching and Hanoi transit datestamps. Photo S$600-800

Bintulu

1096 � 1895 (1 Mar.) Straits Settlements 3c. stationery card to London, showing fine “BINTULU”c.d.s. (Type D2) at lower left, violet Sarawak c.d.s. and the stamp impression cancelled intransit at Singapore (18.3); the card with corner creases. An extremely rare usage and theonly known example of Straits Settlements stationery used at Bintulu. Photo S$20,000-25,000

1097 � 1919 (31 Jan.) 1c. stationery card (1900-02 issue) to Goebilt, clearly cancelled by“BINTULU” c.d.s. in violet (Type D5) and showing Kuching transit d.s. alongside. Photo S$800-1,000

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1098 � 1925 (30 Sept.) 10c. registered envelope (1918 issue, size H2) to Kuching, bearing 19232c. (3), all cancelled by “BINTULU” c.d.s. (Type D6) and showing arrival d.s. on reverse;the address panel with small abrasion barely affecting fine appearance. Photo S$600-800

1099 � 1931-63 envelopes (25, nine registered; mostly post-war) variously addressed andfranked, cancellations include Types re-issued D4 (3), D7 (2), D8 (philatelic), D10 (4, various states, two the earliest recorded date) and D12 (15), the registered envelopesinclude Types R4 (2, one the latest recorded date) and R6; included is 1934 (5 Oct.)OHHS envelope from Tatau Treasury (handstamp at lower left) to Kuching, posted atBintulu, and a 1953 (14 Sept.) underpaid envelope to Scotland showing “T” h.s. (TypeUP3, the only recorded date). A fine lot S$3,000-4,000

1100 � 1931 (23 Mar.) OHHS envelope to Kuching, showing Type D7 c.d.s. and very scarceunframed “PAQUEBOT” h.s. in violet (Type SL7; latest recorded date) applied on arrival.Photo S$1,000-1,200

1101 � 1935 (2 Mar.) envelope registered to Switzerland and twice re-addressed internally,bearing 1934 1c. (on reverse) and 2c. blocks of four and 15c. cancelled by “BINTULU”c.d.s. (Type D7) and showing Type R3 registration h.s.; 1939 (22 Mar.) envelope (a littlesoiled) registered to India, bearing 1934 2c., 3c., 6c. and 12c. cancelled by Type D7 c.d.s.and showing Type R3 registration h.s. (latest recorded date); and 1940 (30 Nov.) 15c.registered envelope (1934 issue, size G) to Kuching, bearing 1934 4c. (2) cancelled byType D7 c.d.s. and showing Type R4 registration h.s. (earliest recorded date). A goodgroup S$1,000-1,200

Dalat

1102 � 1934 (29 Sept.) OHHS envelope from Oya to Kuching, showing fine Type D5 despatchc.d.s. in violet, a fair to fine strike of “DALAT/SARAWAK” transit c.d.s. (Type D3) and, onreverse, Sibu and arrival datestamps. Photo S$1,000-1,200

1103 � 1935 (7 Dec.) envelope to England, bearing 1934 25c. tied by “DALAT/SARAWAK” c.d.s.(Type D3, showing red crayon “T” with manuscript “125 ctms” alongside, London“9D/I.S./B.” and “1⁄2D/I.S./B.” handstamps and bearing Postage Due 3d. strip of three.Attractive S$400-500

1104 � 1940 (28 Oct.) envelope to England, bearing 1934 2c. strip of four tied by legible“DALAT/SARAWAK” c.d.s. (Type D3) with violet censor handstamp alongside and showing,on reverse, Malaya Patriotic Fund 1c. label, Sibu and arrival datestamps; some minorperipheral faults. Photo S$500-600

1105 � 1946 (24 Jan.) illustrated “red band” envelope to Kuching, bearing BMA 8c. tied bymanuscript “Dalat, 24/1/46” and showing clear arrival c.d.s. alongside. Photo S$400-500

1106 � 1947-62 envelopes (11, five registered) variously addressed and franked, cancelled inmanuscript and by Type D5, the registered showing Types R4, R5 (3, one the earliestrecorded date) and R6 in red. A good lot S$800-1,000

1107 � 1947 (14 May) envelope registered to England, bearing 1947 3c. (4) and 8c. (5) with,on reverse, 1c. (2), 2c. (3), 4c. (5) and 15c. (8), each cancelled by manuscript “Dalat,14.5.47” and showing Type R4 registration h.s. (earliest recorded date) S$400-500

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1108 � 1930 (10 Sept.) OHHS envelope to Kuching showing very fine strike of “DARO” c.d.s. inviolet (Type D2) with Sibu transit d.s. on reverse. Photo S$500-600

1109 � 1937 (1 Oct.) envelope to England, bearing 1934 5c., 6c. pair and 8c., all clearly tied by“DARO” c.d.s. in violet (Type D2) and showing, on reverse, clear Kuching transit d.s.Most attractive. Photo S$400-500

1110 � 1937 (6 Nov.) envelope to Kuching, bearing 1934 2c. and 3c. tied by legible “DARO”c.d.s. (Type D2), showing Binatang transit d.s. alongside with arrival c.d.s. on reverse; theenvelope a little creased and stained. Photo S$500-600

Debak

1111 � 1931 (12 Oct.) OPS envelope to Kuching showing a fine strike of “DEBAK” c.d.s. (TypeD2) with arrival datestamp on reverse. Photo S$400-500

1112 � 1936 (19 June) envelope to England, bearing 1934 3c. and 5c. tied by “DEBAK” c.d.s. inviolet (Type D2) with another clear strike alongside and showing arrival datestamp onreverse. Photo S$400-500

1113 � 1936 (19 June) envelope registered to England, bearing 1934 20c. pair tied by “DEBAK”c.d.s. in violet (Type D2) with another clear strike alongside, showing Type R2registration h.s. (the only recorded date) and, on reverse, Kuching, Singapore and arrivaldatestamps. Attractive. Photo S$600-800

1114 � 1937 (12 June) envelope to England, bearing 1934 1c. and 12c. pair, both tied by“DEBAK” c.d.s. in blue (Type D2) and showing Kuching transit d.s. on reverse. Photo S$400-500

Engkilili

1115 � 1931 (13 Mar.) OHHS envelope to Kuching, showing mainly fine strike of “ENGKILILI”c.d.s. (Type D2) with arrival datestamp on reverse. Photo S$500-600

1116 � 1936 (17 June) envelope registered to England, bearing 1934 1c., 12c. pair and 15c., alltied by “ENGKILILI” c.d.s. (Type D2), showing Type R2 registration h.s. (earliest recordeddate) with, on reverse, Kuching and Singapore transit datestamps. Attractive. Photo S$400-500

1117 � 1938 (21 Mar.) envelope to Simanggang, bearing 1934 1c. and 4c. tied by “ENGKILILI”c.d.s. (Type D2) and showing arrival datestamp on reverse S$250-300

Kalaka

1118 � 1924 (7 Feb.) 2c. stationery card (1920 issue) to Kuching clearly cancelled by“KALAKA/SARAWAK” c.d.s. (Type D3), fine. Scarce. Photo S$1,000-1,200

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1119 � 1925 (28 Dec.) 10c. registered envelope (1921 issue, size G) to Kuching, bearing 19232c. and 4c., all cancelled by light “KALAKA/SARAWAK” c.d.s. in violet (Type D3, latestrecorded date), showing manuscript registration marking with arrival datestamp onreverse. Scarce and attractive. Photo S$1,500-1,800

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1120 � 1919 (24 May) 4c. stationery card (1918 issue) to Netherlands, cancelled by “KANOWIT”c.d.s. (Type D2, very early date) and showing Singapore transit datestamp; a few very lighttone spots. Photo S$1,000-1,200

1121 � 1936-63 envelopes (14, four registered) variously addressed and franked, cancelled byTypes D2, D3, D5 (6, one the earliest recorded date) and D6 (6), the registeredenvelopes with Types R4 (earliest recorded date) and R5 (earliest and latest recordeddates). A good lot S$1,000-1,200

1122 � 1940 (26 Aug.) envelope (opened-out) to Manchester, bearing 1934 3c. and 5c. tied by“KANOWIT/SARAWAK” c.d.s. (Type D3), showing violet censor handstamp and, on reverse,Sibu and Kuching transit datestamps. Photo S$400-500

1123 � 1938 (4 July) OHHS envelope from the District Court to Bintulu, showing superb“KANOWIT/SARAWAK” c.d.s. (Type D3) and, on reverse, Sibu, Kuching and arrivaldatestamps S$300-400

Kapit

1124 � 1934 (28 Dec.) OHHS envelope to Kuching, showing mainly fine “KAPIT” c.d.s. (TypeD2) with arrival datestamp on reverse S$300-400

1125 � 1937 (21 June) envelope to Simanggang, bearing 1934 1c. strip of three and 2c. tied by“KAPIT” c.d.s. (Type D2) and showing, on reverse, Sibu, Kuching and arrival datestamps.Photo S$500-600

1126 � 1938 (2 Mar.) envelope registered to Kuching, bearing 1934 3c. and 5c. with, on reverse,1c. (6), 2c. pair and 3c., all clearly cancelled by “KAPIT” c.d.s. (Type D2) and showingsuperb Type R2 registration h.s. in purple (latest recorded date); envelope with horizontalcrease at foot and with some small peripheral faults. Photo S$500-600

Lawas

1127 � 1909 (15 Nov.) envelope to Shrewsbury, bearing 1899 4c. tied by “LAWAS” c.d.s (TypeD2) and showing, on reverse, Labuan transit c.d.s.; the envelope with some small faults.Photo S$1,000-1,200

1128 � 1912-63 envelopes (18, eight registered) variously addressed and franked, cancellationsinclude Types D2, D4 (2), D6 (4 and D7 (11, one the earliest recorded date), theregistered envelopes include Types R4 (3 including earliest and latest recorded dates), R5(2, earliest and latest recorded dates). A good lot S$2,500-3,000

1129 � 1930 (11 Feb.) envelope registered to Jesselton bearing, on reverse, 1922-23 3c. (3) and10c. tied by “LAWAS” c.d.s. (Type D3), showing Labuan transit and Jesselton arrival (TypeR10) datestamps alongside with, on reverse, fine large registration h.s. (Type R1). Photo S$1,000-1,200

1130 � 1929 (13 Nov.) envelope registered to Jesselton, bearing 1918 1c. (2) and 1922-23 6c.and 12c., all clearly tied by “LAWAS” c.d.s. (Type D3) and showing, on reverse, large TypeR1 registration h.s. (earliest recorded date), Labuan transit d.s. and scarce Type R10arrival c.d.s. Photo S$600-800

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1131 � 1930 (29 July) 15c. registered envelope (1928 issue, size H) to Kuching, bearing 19234c. (2) tied by “LAWAS” c.d.s. (Type D3), showing large Type R1 registration h.s. (latestrecorded date) and showing arrival d.s. on reverse; the envelope with some minor faultsas to be expected with an envelope of this size). Photo S$1,000-1,200

1132 � 1930 (24 Dec.) envelope to Kuching, bearing 1928 1c. (4) clearly tied by “LAWAS” c.d.s.(Type D3) and showing arrival datestamp on reverse. Photo S$500-600

1133 � 1938 (23 May) envelope registered to England, bearing 1934 4c., 5c. and 12c., all tiedby “LAWAS” c.d.s. (Type D3), showing fine Type R3 registration h.s. (earliest recordeddate) with, on reverse, Labuan and Singapore transit datestamps. Photo S$400-500

1134 � 1939 (29 Dec.) envelope to England, bearing 1934 1c., 2c. (2) and 3c. tied by “LAWAS”c.d.s. (Type D3), showing “PASSED/FOR/TRANSMISSION” h.s. and, on reverse, Labuantransit d.s. Photo S$300-400

1135 � 1946 (8 Apr.) envelope to London, bearing BMA 10c. and $1 cancelled by Straits Times“LAWAS” h.s. in violet with “8 APR. 1946” d.s. below; the envelope with some small faultsincluding light foxing around adhesives. Photo S$400-500

Limbang

1136 � 1908-62 envelopes (22, six registered, one incoming from Labuan; mostly post-war),variously addressed and franked, cancelled by Types D3 (2), D5 (2), D6 (9, two with yeardate error, one the earliest recorded date) and D7 (9), registration handstamps includeTypes R6, R7 (earliest and latest recorded dates) and R8 (earliest and latest recordeddates). A fine lot S$2,000-2,500

1137 � 1908 (May) envelope to England, bearing 1899 4c. tied by “LIMBANG” c.d.s. (Type D3)and showing, on reverse, Singapore transit datestamp; one or two very minor faults.Photo S$800-1,000

1138 � 1911 (1 Oct.) 1c. stationery card (1900-02 issue) written from Trusan to Sibu, cancelledby “LIMBANG” c.d.s. (Type D3) and showing Kuching transit datestamps (5.10 and 7.10).Photo S$1,000-1,200

1139 � 1916 (5 Apr.) 4c. on 3c. stationery card (1899 issue) to England, clearly cancelled by“LIMBANG” c.d.s. in violet (Type D3) and showing Labuan transit d.s. on reverse. Photo S$1,000-1,200

1140 � 1926 (29 Oct.) OHHS envelope to Kuching, showing good to fine “LIMBANG” c.d.s.(Type D3); the envelope a little soiled S$350-450

1141 � 1937 (16 Mar.) OPS envelope (214x100mm.) registered to Kuching, showing mainlyfine “LIMBANG” c.d.s. (Type D5), showing superb Type R4 registration h.s. in violet(latest recorded date) and, on reverse, Miri and arrival datestamps; the envelope withsome light creases S$400-500

1142 � 1939 (20 Nov.) and 1940 (2 Dec.) envelopes from the same correspondence to England,the former marked “Imperial” and the latter “By B.O.A.C.”, both franked at 55c.,cancelled by “LIMBANG” c.d.s. (Type D5) and showing Censor markings; the former withsome peripheral creases otherwise fine S$500-600

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1143 � 1936 (16 June) envelope to England, bearing 1934 1c., 2c. and 5c., all tied by “LINGGA”c.d.s. (Type D4) and showing Kuching transit datestamp on reverse; some minor tonespotting. Photo S$500-600

1144 � 1937 (5 Oct.) envelope to Simanggang, bearing 1934 5c. tied by “LINGGA” c.d.s. (TypeD4) and showing clear arrival datestamp on reverse. Photo S$500-600

Lubok Antu

1145 � 1938 (11 Feb.) envelope to Simanggang, bearing 1934 2c. and 3c. tied by “LUBOKANTU/SARAWAK” c.d.s. (Type D2, earliest recorded date) and showing arrival datestampon reverse. Photo S$600-800

1146 � 1938 (25 Mar.) envelope registered to Simanggang, bearing 1934 2c., 4c. pair and 6c.pair, all tied by “LUBOK ANTU/SARAWAK” c.d.s. (Type D2), showing Type R2 registrationhandstamp (the only recorded example) with arrival datestamp on reverse; the envelopewith a few minor tone spots. Photo S$800-1,000

1147 � 1938 (13 Apr.) envelope to England, bearing 1934 1c. (2) and 4c., all tied by fine“LUBOK ANTU/SARAWAK” c.d.s. (Type D2) and showing, on reverse, Kuching transitdatestamp. Photo S$600-800

Lundu

1148 � 1931-53 envelopes (12, five registered; all but one post-war), variously addressed andfranked, cancelled by Types D4, D5 (9) and D6 (2), the registered envelopes with TypesR3 (2, one the earliest recorded date) and R4 (3). A fine lot S$600-800

1149 � 1940 (15 Jan.) illustrated “red band” envelope to Kuching, bearing 1934 2c. and 3c. tiedby “LUNDU” c.d.s. (Type D4) and showing arrival datestamp on revere. Photo S$500-600

Matu

1150 � 1928 (21 Jan.) Official envelope to Kuching showing two strikes of “MATU” c.d.s. (TypeD3). Scarce. Photo S$1,000-1,200

1151 � 1937 (4 Aug.) illustrated “red band” envelope to Kuching, bearing 1934 1c. and 2c. pairclearly tied by “MATU” c.d.s. (Type D3) and showing arrival datestamp on reverse. Photo S$400-500

1152 � 1937 (11 Nov.) envelope to England, bearing 1934 4c. pair, 5c. and 6c. pair, all tied by“MATU” c.d.s. (Type D3, latest recorded date) and showing Kuching transit d.s. onreverse. Attractive S$300-400

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1153 � 1918 (20 Apr.) envelope registered to Switzerland, bearing 1899-1908 1c., 3c. and 191816c., all tied by “MIRI” c.d.s., showing fine registration h.s. (Type R2, earliest recordeddate), showing Italian censor label at top (partly covering the stamps) and handstampapplied at Milan and, on reverse, Singapore transit datestamp. A fine commercial cover.Photo S$400-500

1154 � 1918 (21 Nov.) front and small part back registered to Switzerland, bearing 1918 4c. and16c. tied by “MIRI” c.d.s. (Type D2), showing fine registration h.s. (Type R2, latestrecorded date) and, on reverse, Singapore transit d.s. S$200-250

1155 � 1919-62 envelopes (47, eighteen registered), front, registered envelope and a picturepostcard, variously addressed and franked with a good range of datestamps and registeredmarkings, four show censor handstamps, two with “T” handstamp and one with “A.V./2”h.s. A fine lot S$5,000-6,000

1156 � 1923 (16 Nov.) envelope registered to Huddersfield, bearing 1922-23 2c. (6, four onreverse) and 3c. (2), all tied by “MIRI” c.d.s. (Type D3), showing Type R3 registered h.s.(latest recorded date) with Singapore transit d.s. on reverse. Photo S$400-500

1157 � 1925 (12 Nov.) 12c. registered envelope (1921 issue, size H) to Huddersfield, bearing1922-232c. and 3c. tied by poor “MIRI” c.d.s., showing Type R4 registration h.s. withSingapore transit d.s. on reverse S$400-500

1158 � 1930 (9 June) 15c. registered envelope (1928 issue, size H) to Kuching, clearly cancelledby “MIRI” c.d.s. (Type D3), showing fine Type R6 registration h.s. (earliest recordeddate), marked “Found in letter box” with “T” h.s. (Type UP3) on flap and arrival d.s. onreverse. Most unusual. Photo S$600-800

1159 � 1932 (6 Oct.) 15c. registered envelope (1931 issue, size G) to Kuching, bearing 1932 5c.tied by poor “MIRI” c.d.s. (Type D6), showing blue Type R6 registered h.s. with arrivald.s. on reverse; the envelope with wax seal removed S$400-500

1160 � 1940 (25 Apr.) 15c. registered envelope (1934 issue, size G) to London, bearing 19348c. tied by light “MIRI” c.d.s. (Type D5), showing violet Type R8 registration h.s. (latestrecorded date), showing censor h.s. and Singapore transit d.s. Photo S$800-1,000

1161 � 1941 (4 Dec.) 15c. registered envelope (1934 issue, size H) to Kuching, bearing 19341c., 3c. and 5c. tied by very light “MIRI” and showing violet Type R9 registration h.s.(latest recorded date) S$400-500

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1162 � 1914 (13 May) envelope to Netherlands, bearing 1899 10c. tied by a good strike of“MUKAH” c.d.s. (Type D4) and showing Kuching transit d.s. at left; the envelopetruncated at left and with part of revere missing. Photo S$600-800

1163 � 1915-56 envelopes (18, five registered), registered envelope (faults) and a picturepostcard, variously addressed and franked, cancellations include Types D4 (5, one inviolet, four in worn state), D6 (6, one the earliest recorded date) and D7 (9), registrationhandstamps include Types R2 (only recorded example), R5 (earliest recorded date) andR6 (earliest and latest recorded dates), one cover with WWI censor label. A good lot S$3,000-4,000

1164 � 1916 (19 Apr.) envelope to Kuala Lumpur, bearing 1908 3c. tied by a worn strike of“MUKAH” c.d.s. (Type D4), showing Kuching transit c.d.s. below and Straits Settlementscensor label at right. Photo S$600-800

1165 � 1919 (12 June) picture postcard (Museum and Ornamental Flower House) to Belgiumbearing, on picture side, 1918 1c. and 3c. tied by “MUKAH” c.d.s. (Type D4 showing dayslugs inverted and reversed) and showing, on message side, Kuching transit d.s. Photo S$500-600

1166 � 1921 (24 Mar.) 4c. stationery card (1918 issue) to Penang, cancelled by “MUKAH” c.d.s.(Type D4) and showing Penang and arrival datestamps; minor corner creases at upperright. Photo S$600-800

1167 � 1928 (23 Apr.) envelope to USA, bearing 1918 2c. and 8c. tied by “MUKAH” c.d.s. (TypeD4) and showing Kuching transit d.s. on reverse. Photo S$800-1,000

1168 � 1931 (2 Nov.) 15c. registered envelope (1928 issue, size H) to Kuching, bearing 19284c. tied by “MUKAH” c.d.s. (Type D6), showing violet Type R3 registration h.s. (earliestrecorded date) with arrival c.d.s. on reverse. Photo S$800-1,000

1169 � 1937 (11 Mar.) 4c. stationery card (1934 issue) to Germany, uprated with 1934 2c. tiedby clear “MUKAH” c.d.s. (Type D6) and showing, on reverse, Sibu and arrival datestamps.Photo S$600-800

1170 �A � 1941 (9 Nov.) envelope to England, marked “By Air Mail, Air Throughout”, bearing1934 50c. (4) tied by “MUKAH” c.d.s. (Type D6, latest recorded date) and showing twodifferent censor handstamps; the envelope a little creased. Photo S$800-1,000

Niah

1171 � 1931 (4 Mar.) OHHS envelope to Kuching showing, on reverse, large part “NIAH” c.d.s.in violet (Type D3, earliest recorded date) with Miri and arrival datestamps alongside andshowing, on face, framed “PAQUEBOT” h.s. (Type SL1, earliest recorded date). Photo S$700-900

1172 � 1931 (19 Mar.) OHHS envelope to Kuching, showing very fine “NIAH” c.d.s. in violet(Type D3) with framed “PAQUEBOT” h.s. (Type SL1) alongside and showing, on reverse,Miri and arrival datestamps. Photo S$1,000-1,200

1173 � 1934 (1 Nov.) Official envelope (faults) to Kuching, showing fine “NIAH” c.d.s. (TypeD3) with Miri and arrival datestamps alongside. Photo S$600-800

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1174 � 1917 (16 Jan.) envelope to England, bearing 1899 2c. (2) clearly tied by “OYA” c.d.s. inviolet (Type D4) and showing Kuching transit d.s. alongside; the envelope with smallfault at top caused through opening. Photo S$1,000-1,200

1175 � 1928-52 envelopes (9, two registered; mostly post-war) variously addressed and franked,cancelled by Types D5 (2, one the earliest recorded date) and D7 (7, two in violet), theregistered envelopes with Types R4 (the only recorded example) and R7 (earliest recordeddate). A good lot S$1,200-1,500

11176 � 1932 (16 May) Official envelope to Kuching, showing fine strike of “OYA” c.d.s. (TypeD5) with, on reverse, Dalat, Sibu and arrival datestamps. Photo S$600-800

1177 � 1934 (10 Oct.) OHHS envelope to Kuching, showing fine “OYA” c.d.s. (Type D5) withDalat transit d.s. alongside and, on reverse, Sibu and Kuching datestamps. Photo S$800-1,000

Pusa

1178 � 1934 (19 Oct.) unstamped envelope to Norwich, showing good strike of “PUSA” c.d.s.(Type D2) with Kuching transit d.s. on reverse; no sign of being taxed; the envelope withflap missing. Photo S$1,000-1,200

Rejang

1179 � 1931 (25 Mar.) envelope to Kuching, bearing 1928 4c. tied by large part “REJANG” c.d.s.(Type D3) and showing arrival d.s. on reverse. Photo S$800-1,000

1180 � 1936 (14 May) envelope registered to Kuching, bearing 1934 10c. pair tied by fine“REJANG” c.d.s. (Type D3), showing violet Type R2 registration h.s. (latest recorded date)with arrival datestamp on reverse. Photo S$600-800

1181 � 1936 (25 June) envelope to England, bearing 1934 1c. block of four, 3c. pair and 15c.,all cancelled by “REJANG” (Type D3) and showing arrival datestamp on reverse S$400-500

Saratok

1182 � 1930 (8 Aug.) 15c. registered envelope (1928 issue, size G) to Kuching, bearing 19282c. vertical pair tied by poor “SARATOK” c.d.s. (Type D2), the envelope stamp impressionuncancelled, and showing good Type R2 registration h.s. (earliest recorded date) witharrival datestamp on reverse. Photo S$800-1,000

1183 � 1936 (20 June) envelope to England, bearing 1934 5c. pair and 15c., both tied by“SARATOK” c.d.s. (Type D2) and showing arrival datestamp on reverse. Photo S$500-600

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1184 � 1937 (22 Jan.) envelope registered to Kuching, bearing 1934 1c., 2c., 4c. and 6c. pair,all tied by “SARATOK” c.d.s. (Type D2, latest recorded date), showing violet Type R2registration h.s. with arrival datestamp on reverse; the envelope a little damaged at left andwith part flap and wax seal missing. Photo S$400-500

1185 � 1937 (15 Oct.) envelope to England, bearing 1932 4c. pair, 5c. and 6c. pair, all clearlytied by “SARATOK/SARAWAK” c.d.s. (Type D3) and showing Kuching transit datestamp onreverse. Attractive. Photo S$500-600

1186 � 1939 (Oct.) envelope to USA, bearing 1934 12c. tied by “SARATOK/SARAWAK” c.d.s.(Type D3) and showing censor label at left; the envelope with light central vertical creaseand with tear at left through label. Photo S$500-600

Sarikei

1187 � 1932-62 envelopes (22, ten registered; one incoming, mostly post-war) and a stationerycard, variously addressed and franked, cancelled by Types D2 (latest recorded date), D3(5), D6 (7, one the latest recorded date) and D7 (9), registered handstamps includeTypes R2, R3 (earliest recorded date), R4 (earliest and latest recorded dates) and R6 (onlyrecorded example); one cover showing violet “PAQUEBOT” handstamp. A good lot S$3,000-4,000

1188 � 1934 (4 Oct.) OHHS envelope to Kuching, showing fine strike of “SARIKEI” c.d.s. (TypeD3, earliest recorded date) and showing arrival datestamp on reverse. Photo S$500-600

1189 � 1939 (Dec.) illustrated “red band” envelope to Kuching, bearing 1934 1c. and 4c. tiedby “SARIKEI” c.d.s. (Type D3) and showing arrival datestamp on reverse. Photo S$500-600

Serian

1190 � 1936 (7 July) envelope to England, bearing 1934 2c., 8c. and 15c., all clearly tied by“SERIAN/SARAWAK” c.d.s. (Type D2, earliest recorded date) and showing Kuching transitd.s. on reverse. Photo S$600-800

1191 � 1938 (27 Mar.) envelope to Bintulu, bearing 1934 2c. and 3c. clearly tied by“SERIAN/SARAWAK” c.d.s. (Type D2) and showing, on reverse, Kuching and arrivaldatestamps. Photo S$500-600

1192 � 1941 (Nov.) envelope to USA, bearing 1934 2c., 5c. and 8c. all tied by light“SERIAN/SARAWAK” c.d.s. (Type D2), showing brown sealing tape at left and two differentcensor handstamps in violet. Attractive. Photo S$500-600

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1193 � 1897 (29 Oct.) envelope to England, bearing 1895 8c. tied by very fine “SIBU” c.d.s.(Type D1) and showing clear Sarawak c.d.s. alongside. Photo S$1,000-1,200

1194 � 1900 (8 Nov.) 3c. stationery card (1897 issue) to Austria, cancelled by “SIBU” c.d.s. (TypeD1 without year date), showing Sarawak and large “T” h.s. (Type UP1, earliest recordeddate) alongside, blue crayon “1/10c” and arrival d.s. Photo S$600-800

1195 � 1901-63 envelopes (41, sixteen registered), front, postal stationery card and registeredenvelope and an air letter, variously addressed and franked, showing a good range ofcancellations and registered markings with a number of earliest and latest dates, one withcensor handstamp and one with circular-framed “A.V.2” h.s. A good lot S$2,500-3,000

1196 � 1901 (10 Sept.) 4c. on 3c. stationery card (1899 issue) to Austria, cancelled by “SIBU”c.d.s. (Type D1 without year date), fine. Photo S$400-500

1197 � 1902 (Apr.) envelope to Netherlands, bearing 1899 2c. and 8c. tied by “SIBU” c.d.s.(Type D1) and showing Sarawak c.d.s.; the envelope a fraction soiled. Photo S$400-500

1198 � 1903 (24 Feb.) envelope to Singapore, bearing 1899 2c. pair tied by “SIBU” c.d.s. (TypeD2, earliest recorded date) and showing, on reverse, Sarawak and arrival datestamps.Photo S$400-500

1199 � 1909 (4 Aug.) envelope to Norway, bearing 1899 10c. tied b “SIBU” c.d.s. (Type D3)and showing light Kuching transit datestamp on reverse. An unusual destination. Photo S$400-500

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1200 � 1934 (25 July) envelope to Sibu, bearing 1934 5c. tied by unframed “PAQUEBOT” h.s.(Type SL4, earliest recorded date) and showing light despatch datestamp on reverse; theenvelope a little truncated at left and with horizontal crease at foot. Photo S$500-600

1201 � 1934 (17 Oct.) envelope to Sibu bearing 1934 2c. and 3c. cancelled by unclear datestampand showing unframed “PAQUEBOT” h.s. (Type SL4, latest recorded date). Photo S$500-600

1202 � 1945-46 envelopes (14), air mail letter card and pieces (4), variously addressed andfranked, all cancelled by Straits Times datestamp (Type D10) including the latest recordeddate, two also show “T” h.s. (Type UP5). A fine study of this datestamp S$2,500-3,000

Sibuti

1203 � 1927 (22 Feb.) 12c. registered envelope (1921 issue, size G) to Kuching, bearing 19223c. (2) tied by just legible “SIBUTI” c.d.s. (Type D2), showing manuscript registrationmarking and, on reverse, Miri transit datestamp. Very rare. Photo S$1,000-1,200

1204 � 1938 (6 Apr.) envelope to Bintulu, bearing 1934 1c. and 4c. tied by just legible “SIBUTI”c.d.s. in violet (Type D2) and showing arrival datestamp on reverse. Photo S$500-600

1205 � 1938 (16 Aug.) illustrated “red band” envelope to Kuching, bearing 1934 1c. and 4c.tied by “SIBUTI” c.d.s. in violet (Type D2, latest recorded date) and showing, on reverse,Miri and arrival datestamps. Photo S$600-800

Simanggang

1206 � 1918 (13 Nov.) “Harte-Lovelace” envelope to Seremban, bearing 1918 2c. pair tied by“SIMANGGANG” c.d.s. in violet (Type D4) and showing Kuching transit datestamp. Photo S$800-1,000

1207 � 1928 (19 June) 2c. stationery card (1921 issue) to Poland, marked “Printed Matter” attop, cancelled by fair to fine “SIMANGGANG” c.d.s. (Type D4) and showing Kuching transitdatestamp on reverse. Photo S$600-800

1208 � 1931 (14 Mar.) OHHS envelope to Kuching, showing “SIMANGGANG” c.d.s. (Type D4)and framed “PAQUEBOT” h.s. (Type SL1, the only recorded example). Photo S$800-1,000

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1209 � 1932 (30 Jan.) 15c. registered envelope (1931 issue, size H) to Kuching, bearing 19314c. cancelled by “SIMANGGANG” c.d.s. (Type D4), showing legible Type R2 registrationh.s. (the only recorded example) with arrival datestamp on reverse; the envelope a littletruncated at left. Photo S$800-1,000

1210 � 1934 (10 Nov.) OHHS envelope to Kuching, showing slightly smudged “SIMANGGANG”c.d.s. (Type D4) with arrival datestamp on revere; the envelope a little soiled. Photo S$500-600

1211 � 1936 (9 Oct.) envelope registered to England, bearing 1934 20c. pair tied by“SIMANGGANG/SARAWAK” c.d.s. (Type D5), showing fine Type R3 registration h.s. inviolet with Kuching transit datestamp on reverse. Photo S$500-600

1212 � 1936 (12 June) envelope to England, bearing 1934 10c. and 15c. tied by “SIMANGGANG”c.d.s. (Type D4, latest recorded date) with Kuching transit datestamp on reverse S$400-500

1213 � 1936 (14 Sept.) envelope registered to Switzerland, bearing 1934 20c. and 25c. cancelledby “SIMANGGANG/SARAWAK” c.d.s. (Type D5, earliest recorded date), showing two strikesof Type R3 h.s. in violet with, on reverse, Kuching, Singapore and arrival datestamps; theenvelope a fraction soiled. Photo S$500-600

1214 � 1937-63 envelopes (17, seven registered; mostly post-war), front and registered envelope,variously addressed and franked, cancellations include Types D5 and D6, and registrationh.s. with Types R3, R5 (earliest and latest recorded dates), R6 (only recorded example)and R7; two envelopes with adhesives cancelled by unframed “PAQUEBOT” h.s. (Type SL2,one the latest recorded date). A good lot S$2,500-3,000

1215 � 1937 (20 Jan.) locally addressed envelope bearing 1934 5c. clearly tied by“SIMANGGANG/SARAWAK” c.d.s. (Type D5) and showing, on reverse, unframed“PAQUEBOT.” h.s. (Type SL2). Photo S$600-800

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1216 � 1937 (20 Sept.) locally addressed envelope bearing, on reverse, 1934 1c. (3) and 2c. tiedby unframed “PAQUEBOT.” h.s. (Type SL2) and showing “SIMANGGANG/SARAWAK” c.d.s.(Type D5) alongside. Photo S$800-1,000

1217 � 1938 (21 June) envelope to England, bearing 1934 1c. and 5c. tied by“SIMANGGANG/SARAWAK” c.d.s. (Type D5) and showing Kuching transit datestamp onreverse. Photo S$500-600

1218 � 1938 (1 Dec.) 15c. registered envelope (1934 issue, size G) to Kuching, bearing 19345c., both cancelled by “SIMANGGANG/SARAWAK” c.d.s. (Type D5), showing Type R3registration h.s. with arrival datestamp on reverse. Photo S$700-900

1219 � 1940 (16 Jan.) envelope registered to England, bearing 1934 2c. and 25c. tied by“SIMANGGANG/SARAWAK” c.d.s., showing Type R3 registration h.s., violet Censor h.s. and,on reverse, Singapore transit datestamp. Photo S$500-600

1220 � 1941 (9 July) envelope to Kuching, bearing 1934 2c. and 6c. clearly tied by“SIMANGGANG/SARAWAK” c.d.s. (Type D5); no other markings S$200-250

1221 � 1945 (4 Dec.) envelope to Sarikei, bearing Australia 3d. crisply tied by“SIMANGGANG/SARAWAK” c.d.s. (Type D5, earliest recorded post-war date) and showingarrival datestamp on reverse. Photo S$800-1,000

Simunjan (Sadong)

1222 � 1899 (29 Nov.) 4c. on 3c. stationery card (1899 issue) to Singapore, clearly cancelled by“SADONG” c.d.s. (Type D2) and showing arrival datestamp alongside; upon arrival thecard undelivered and returned and shows Sadong arrival c.d.s. (5.3.00); the reverseshowing framed “inconnu./Not known”. Rare and attractive. Photo S$2,000-2,500

1223 � 1903 (8 Dec.) 1c. stationery card (1900-02 issue) to Kuching, cancelled by “SADONG”c.d.s. (Type D2, latest recorded date) and showing arrival datestamp on reverse. Photo S$1,500-1,800

1224 No lot

1225 � 1914-58 envelopes (13, five registered) variously addressed and franked, cancellationscomprise Types D4 (latest recorded date), D6, D7, D8 (4, all in violet) and D9 (5, twoin violet), registration handstamps comprise Types R4 (4) and R5 (the only recordedexample). A good lot S$2,000-2,500

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1226 � 1915 (22 Jan.) envelope to England, bearing 1899 4c. tied by “SADONG” c.d.s. (Type D5,earliest recorded date) and showing Kuching transit datestamp on face; the envelope alittle soiled. Photo S$1,000-1,200

1227 � 1915 (11 Feb.) envelope to England, bearing 1899 4c. tied by “SADONG” c.d.s. (TypeD5) and showing Kuching transit datestamp on face. Photo S$1,000-1,200

1228 � 1915 (13 July) envelope to England, bearing 1899 4c. tied by legible “SADONG” c.d.s. inviolet (Type D5) and showing Kuching transit datestamp on face. Photo S$1,000-1,200

1229 � 1918 (4 Sept.) envelope to Singapore, bearing 1918 4c. tied by “SADONG” c.d.s. (TypeD5) and showing arrival datestamp on reverse. Photo S$800-1,000

1230 � 1918 (13 Nov.) “Harte-Lovelace” envelope to Seremban, bearing 1918 2c. pair tied by“SADONG” c.d.s., showing Kuching c.d.s. with, on reverse, Singapore and arrivaldatestamps. Photo S$600-800

1231 � 1923 (12 Dec.) envelope registered to Wales, bearing 1922 6c. (3) tied by “SADONG”c.d.s. (Type D6), showing Kuching d.s. and registration h.s. (Type R5). Attractive. Photo S$800-1,000

1232 � 1931 (23 Mar.) OHHS envelope to Kuching showing fine “SADONG” c.d.s. (Type D6)with arrival datestamp on reverse. Photo S$500-600

1233 � 1937 (20 Oct.) envelope to England, bearing 1934 2c. pair, 6c. and 15c., all tied by“SIMUNJAN/SARAWAK” c.d.s. (Type D7) and showing Kuching transit datestamp onreverse. Attractive S$300-400

Song

1234 � 1931 (7 Mar.) Official envelope to Kuching showing slightly smudged strike of “SONG”c.d.s. (Type D2) with Sibu and arrival datestamps on reverse. Photo S$500-600

Simunjan (Sadong)

1235 � 1905 (20 Apr.) 1c. stationery card (1900-02 issue) from Sadong Colliery to Kuching,cancelled by legible “SADONG” c.d.s. (Type D3) and showing clear arrival datestamp.Photo S$1,000-1,200

Song

1236 � 1936 (14 May) envelope registered to England, bearing 1934 3c., 5c. and 15c. clearlytied by “SONG” c.d.s. (Type D2), showing Singapore registration label and, on reverse,Sibu and Singapore transit datestamps. Attractive. Photo S$500-600

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1237 � 1938 (21 Sept.) envelope registered to England, bearing 1934 4c., 5c. and 12c., all clearlytied by “SPAOH/SARAWAK” c.d.s. (Type D3), showing Type R2 registration h.s. (earliestrecorded date) with Kuching transit datestamp on reverse. Photo S$500-600

Tatau

1238 � 1918 (23 Nov.) “Harte-Lovelace” envelope to Seremban, bearing 1918 2c. pair tied byfine “TATAU” c.d.s. (Type D2, earliest recorded date), showing Kuching datestamp and,on reverse, Singapore and arrival datestamps. Photo S$800-1,000

Trusan

1239 � 1931 (25 Feb.) OHHS envelope to Kuching showing “TRUSAN” c.d.s. (Type D4) witharrival datestamp on reverse. Photo S$500-600

1240 � 1933 (18 July) envelope registered to Kuching, bearing 1931 5c. (4) tied by legible“TRUSAN” c.d.s. (Type D4), showing superb Type R2 registration h.s. (earliest recordeddate) with arrival datestamp on reverse; the envelope with some faults including small holebelow registration h.s. Photo S$500-600

1241 � 1937 (19 June) 15c. registered envelope (1934 issue, size G) to Kuching, bearing 19345c. tied by fine “TRUSAN” c.d.s. (Type D4), showing Type R2 registration h.s. (latestrecorded date) with arrival datestamp on reverse. Photo S$800-1,000

1242 � 1937 (2 Nov.) illustrated “red band” envelope to Kuching, bearing 1934 1c. and 2c. (2)clearly tied by “TRUSAN” c.d.s. in violet (Type D4). Photo S$500-600

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1243 � The collection of pre-war cancellations on loose stamps/pieces (a few covers included)comprising Kuching (31), Baram (12), Bau (12), Betong (2), Bintulu (15), Dalat (6),Goebilt (6 including a cover), Kalaka (2), Kanowit (9), Kapit (6), Lawas (20), Limbang(17 including two covers), Lingga (5 including a cover), Lundu (17), Matu (6), Miri(48), Mukah (15), Niah (4 including a cover), Oya (10), Rejang (13 including a cover),Saratok (2), Serian (3 including a cover), Sibu (44), Simanggang (28 including a front),Simunjan (7), Song (3 including a cover), Spaoh (1), Tatau (1) and Trusan (4). A goodlot with many fine strikes including a few earliest and latest dates S$1,500-2,000

1244 � The collection of post-war covers (also a few loose stamps/pieces) from a wide range ofoffices comprising Bekenu (4, two registered), Belaga (6, one registered), Daro (3),Debak (8, one registered), Engkilili (5, three registered), Julau (registered), Kabong (5,one registered), Kapit (13, two registered), Lingga (4, one registered), Lubok Antu (8,one registered), Lutong (5, two registered), Matu (5, three registered), Meluan (4, tworegistered), Niah (5, one registered), Pusa (4, two registered), Rejang (3, two registered),Saratok (11, three registered), Sebauh (1), Sebuyah (2, one registered), Serian (14, fourregistered), Song (10, three registered), Spaoh (4, one registered), Sundar (5, threeregistered), Tatau (6, three registered) and Trusan (6, two registered), A fine lot,including many Official covers showing Post Paid handstamps, with many earliest andlatest recorded dates. S$1,500-2,000

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Sale No. 11016 Date: Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 September 2011


Spink & Son Ltd69 Southampton Row

BloomsburyLondon WC1B 4ET

Telephone: (020) 7563 4000

AUCTION RESULTSSale: The Collectors Series Sale

Sale No: 1018

Date: Saturday 25 September 2010

Venue: Singapore

The following prices in Singapore dollars include the buyer’s premium and are rounded to the nearest pound. Lots which did not sell are not shown.

Spink & Son are not responsible for typographical errors or omissions.

Lot Price165 S$1,320166 S$624167 S$900168 S$456169 S$1,560170 S$696171 S$4,560172 S$384173 S$82,110174 S$4,560175 S$1,560176 S$1,680177 S$1,560178 S$504179 S$1,800180 S$240181 S$10,155182 S$156183 S$696184 S$600185 S$3,840187 S$120188 S$720189 S$1,080190 S$336191 S$504192 S$840193 S$1,680196 S$540197 S$960198 S$6,240199 S$480

Lot Price132 S$2,280133 S$300134 S$2,280135 S$54,030136 S$504137 S$1,200138 S$456139 S$900140 S$2,520141 S$3,240142 S$420143 S$624144 S$660145 S$2,160147 S$1,560148 S$696149 S$2,160150 S$384151 S$1,320152 S$336153 S$480154 S$6,960155 S$3,360156 S$1,680157 S$1,560158 S$312159 S$696160 S$3,480161 S$1,560162 S$15,420163 S$1,680164 S$360

Lot Price97 S$62498 S$1,14099 S$10,740100 S$1,020101 S$1,140102 S$2,640104 S$252106 S$1,020107 S$840109 S$23,610110 S$900111 S$1,560112 S$1,440113 S$1,200114 S$900115 S$1,440116 S$1,440117 S$2,040118 S$1,560119 S$1,020120 S$3,120121 S$1,680122 S$1,200123 S$1,440124 S$1,800125 S$1,080126 S$2,040127 S$456128 S$960129 S$624130 S$1,800131 S$1,560

Lot Price65 S$96066 S$2,52067 S$50468 S$6,00069 S$84070 S$48071 S$1,02072 S$84073 S$3,00074 S$2,04075 S$42076 S$10,15577 S$6,24078 S$16,59079 S$2,40080 S$50481 S$1,68082 S$1,44083 S$5,04084 S$48085 S$2,64086 S$1,14087 S$1,56088 S$48089 S$90090 S$66091 S$42092 S$3,24093 S$2,64094 S$1,92095 S$2,04096 S$9,570

Lot Price35 S$1,14036 S$1,32037 S$1,08038 S$48039 S$66040 S$90041 S$42042 S$31243 S$45644 S$3,12045 S$6,00046 S$69646A S$5,76047 S$36048 S$1,32048A S$24,78049 S$48050 S$28,29051 S$2,76052 S$50453 S$1,92054 S$50455 S$1,44056 S$5,40057 S$1,56058 S$3,12059 S$1,20060 S$90061 S$45662 S$3,12063 S$3,84064 S$1,020

Lot Price1 S$4202 S$11,9103 S$7204 S$4565 S$11,9106 S$2,5208 S$31,8009 S$1,14010 S$96011 S$1,92012 S$2,04013 S$3,00014 S$60015 S$1,92016 S$1,14017 S$1,92018 S$54019 S$10,74020 S$48021 S$54022 S$38423 S$36024 S$3,84025 S$90027 S$1,08028 S$1,20029 S$2,52030 S$31231 S$1,80032 S$72033 S$1,68034 S$1,920


200 S$1,920201 S$420202 S$312203 S$2,520204 S$2,400205 S$8,985206 S$1,560207 S$252208 S$600209 S$348210 S$2,040211 S$900212 S$540213 S$4,200214 S$5,040215 S$1,080216 S$3,360217 S$1,200218 S$780219 S$3,120220 S$3,480221 S$2,040222 S$840223 S$4,200224 S$3,600

Lot Price225 S$1,080227 S$624228 S$660229 S$3,840230 S$1,680231 S$780232 S$360233 S$600234 S$456235 S$456236 S$480237 S$780238 S$840239 S$1,560240 S$1,200241 S$600242 S$1,440243 S$960244 S$2,280245 S$1,920246 S$11,325247 S$8,400248 S$1,020249 S$600250 S$900

Lot Price251 S$1,080252 S$156253 S$2,160255 S$336256 S$336257 S$324258 S$288259 S$960260 S$720261 S$720262 S$540263 S$1,320264 S$312265 S$960266 S$1,020268 S$1,020269 S$1,920270 S$1,320271 S$1,080272 S$1,560273 S$624274 S$840275 S$1,800276 S$1,140277 S$900

Lot Price278 S$780279 S$624280 S$720281 S$696282 S$540283 S$1,020284 S$2,280285 S$1,020286 S$3,840287 S$840288 S$8,985289 S$1,020290 S$1,440291 S$1,020292 S$696293 S$3,360294 S$540295 S$2,040296 S$360297 S$624298 S$1,140300 S$1,440301 S$480302 S$1,200303 S$600

Lot Price304 S$600305 S$600306 S$1,680307 S$600308 S$960309 S$600310 S$168311 S$456312 S$600313 S$228314 S$288315 S$288316 S$3,360317 S$312318 S$1,080319 S$288320 S$384321 S$480322 S$324323 S$456324 S$660325 S$144326 S$660327 S$360328 S$456

Lot Price329 S$228330 S$660331 S$360332 S$720333 S$2,280335 S$4,200336 S$1,080337 S$336340 S$1,680341 S$2,520342 S$4,560343 S$720344 S$624345 S$1,560347 S$720348 S$960349 S$480350 S$780351 S$120352 S$840

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1002 S$8,4001003 S$5,4001004 S$2,7601005 S$5401006 S$1,0801007 S$1,1401008 S$3601009 S$4201012 S$2761015 S$7201018 S$2761019 S$6001020 S$27,1201021 S$1,6801023 S$3,2401024 S$3,2401025 S$9001026 S$2761027 S$5401028 S$6601029 S$6,0001030 S$5401031 S$31,8001032 S$6241033 S$234,2101034 S$52,8601035 S$1,0801036 S$7201037 S$8401038 S$1,4401039 S$7801040 S$624

Lot Price1041 S$3121042 S$1,4401043 S$3361044 S$1,2001045 S$9601046 S$6241047 S$2761048 S$2761050 S$1,4401053 S$4201054 S$1,0201056 S$5401057 S$2761060 S$2401061 S$2761062 S$2161064 S$5401066 S$1,0201068 S$5401071 S$4201072 S$3361073 S$8401074 S$2881075 S$4801079 S$6241080 S$5401084 S$3,8401085 S$1,9201086 S$9001087 S$1,4401088 S$2761090 S$1,020

Lot Price1091 S$2761092 S$4801093 S$3121095 S$4201097 S$4201099 S$2761100 S$1,5601101 S$1,8001102 S$7201103 S$2761105 S$7201106 S$15,4201107 S$15,4201108 S$9601109 S$9601110 S$5401111 S$4801112 S$2,2801113 S$5761114 S$93,8101115 S$30,6301116 S$16,5901117 S$21,2701118 S$32,9701119 S$7,8001120 S$8,9851121 S$1,0801122 S$1,3201123 S$6601124 S$6,0001125 S$6241126 S$5,400

Lot Price1127 S$3,8401128 S$3,0001129 S$3,3601130 S$23,6101131 S$9601132 S$6001133 S$1,8001134 S$4561135 S$1,2001136 S$1,1401137 S$2761138 S$8401139 S$3601140 S$3241141 S$9001142 S$1,0201144 S$1,2001145 S$2161146 S$2761147 S$3841148 S$5041149 S$5401150 S$2881151 S$5401152 S$3601153 S$5401154 S$2161155 S$1,1401156 S$1,4401157 S$2761158 S$2,5201159 S$2,160

Lot Price1160 S$1,6801161 S$2161162 S$2,7601163 S$2,8801164 S$3,2401165 S$3,0001166 S$2,1601167 S$2761168 S$6,2401169 S$7201170 S$1,0801171 S$9001172 S$2161173 S$4561174 S$4561175 S$2281176 S$2161178 S$5761179 S$3841180 S$8401181 S$4201182 S$1,3201183 S$2161184 S$3,0001185 S$1,8001186 S$4561187 S$1,9201188 S$3,2401189 S$1,4401190 S$2,1601192 S$2761193 S$216

Lot Price1194 S$2161195 S$5401196 S$8401197 S$6601198 S$4201199 S$1,9201200 S$7801201 S$5401202 S$6601203 S$5401204 S$1,0801205 S$2161206 S$2,7601207 S$2761208 S$4201210 S$2761211 S$5401212 S$2,2801213 S$3121214 S$1,5601217 S$1,5601219 S$7201220 S$3,4801221 S$1,0801222 S$2,1601223 S$2761225 S$2761226 S$3241227 S$2761228 S$1,4401229 S$4561230 S$540

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AUCTION RESULTSSale: The “Stolz” Collection of the

Postal History of British SE Asia

Sale No: 1015

Date: Sunday 26 September 2010

Venue: Singapore

The following prices in Singapore dollars include the buyer’s premium and are rounded to the nearest pound. Lots which did not sell are not shown.

Spink & Son are not responsible for typographical errors or omissions.

Spink & Son Ltd69 Southampton Row

BloomsburyLondon WC1B 4ET

Telephone: (020) 7563 4000


Lot Price1742 S$7201743 S$7201745 S$3241746 S$2401747 S$5761748 S$23,6101749 S$2,4001751 S$2,4001752 S$6001753 S$4801754 S$4561757 S$6961758 S$3,6001759 S$5,0401760 S$3,6001761 S$7201762 S$2641763 S$2401764 S$5,0401765 S$1,2001766 S$1,5601767 S$2401768 S$3,3601769 S$2,0401770 S$3,6001771 S$4,8001772 S$1,0801773 S$5041774 S$1,3201775 S$7,2001776 S$1,5601778 S$5761779 S$1,4401780 S$7201781 S$7201782 S$9001783 S$1,6801784 S$1,3201785 S$2401786 S$7801787 S$6961788 S$18,9301789 S$1,4401790 S$4801792 S$2,4001793 S$6001794 S$8401795 S$960

Lot Price1665 S$4,5601667 S$2,2801668 S$1,2001669 S$4801670 S$6961672 S$2401673 S$2,0401675 S$4801676 S$3,6001677 S$9601678 S$9001680 S$4801681 S$6001682 S$1,0801684 S$1,8001685 S$6241689 S$4801694 S$2,4001695 S$4801698 S$6001702 S$9601704 S$2,1601705 S$6001709 S$93,8101711 S$1,2001712 S$9601714 S$1,9201716 S$9601718 S$2,0401719 S$8401720 S$9601721 S$1,1401722 S$5401723 S$1,3201724 S$4,8001725 S$9601726 S$1,8001727 S$6,9601728 S$4801730 S$7201731 S$5401732 S$7801733 S$7201734 S$6601735 S$2,4001737 S$7201738 S$6001740 S$17,760

Lot Price1570 S$4801571 S$6001575 S$1,0801576 S$4201578 S$2401586 S$8,4001592 S$1,4401594 S$6241595 S$7801596 S$3001598 S$7,2001603 S$4,2001604 S$11,9101605 S$2,4001607 S$7801611 S$2,8801612 S$2641616 S$2,4001618 S$2281619 S$29,4601621 S$1,3201622 S$1,4401623 S$5041626 S$6001627 S$1,9201628 S$8401629 S$3,0001631 S$9601633 S$3001639 S$6001642 S$2761644 S$6241646 S$2,5201647 S$3,1201648 S$9,5701649 S$8401650 S$1,0801651 S$2,4001654 S$3,6001655 S$4801656 S$1,8001657 S$3,0001658 S$1,4401660 S$7201661 S$4,5601662 S$7801663 S$2,7601664 S$2,520

Lot Price1442 S$5041443 S$2161445 S$3601446 S$1,0801449 S$3241450 S$3121451 S$1,0801453 S$3,8401455 S$3601458 S$2,2801460 S$4201463 S$2881464 S$6961465 S$2401466 S$6001467 S$2881471 S$6001479 S$2881480 S$3001488 S$3481490 S$3,4801492 S$7201496 S$4801499 S$1,2001500 S$1,6801501 S$1,8001506 S$3001511 S$2,4001512 S$3001513 S$7801514 S$8401518 S$4,5601520 S$6001524 S$1,4401527 S$2,4001533 S$1,4401534 S$3001535 S$1,6801543 S$2,5201550 S$2,2801555 S$6961558 S$6001560 S$2521562 S$1,8001564 S$3,8401565 S$1,0201567 S$2401568 S$840

Lot Price1345 S$1,0201347 S$5401351 S$4801352 S$8401353 S$5401355 S$5401356 S$4,2001359 S$2,7601364 S$2161368 S$1,4401371 S$2641372 S$1,0801373 S$9601376 S$1,4401377 S$5401379 S$1,2001380 S$3,0001381 S$2,8801382 S$3121387 S$5761388 S$9601389 S$9601390 S$2,2801393 S$2881395 S$5041396 S$6241399 S$1,3201400 S$6001401 S$1,3201404 S$1,1401406 S$3,4801407 S$2881408 S$6241410 S$9001411 S$1,4401415 S$1,4401419 S$7,8001421 S$2,1601422 S$1,8001425 S$1,5601427 S$1,4401428 S$1,4401431 S$8401435 S$1,2001436 S$6,2401437 S$2881439 S$29,4601441 S$3,840

Lot Price1231 S$20,1001234 S$2761235 S$1,4401237 S$3361239 S$5041240 S$5401242 S$5401243 S$3841244 S$7801246 S$6001247 S$2761248 S$3241250 S$3841251 S$2881254 S$5401255 S$6241257 S$1,1401258 S$6601261 S$7201264 S$3241267 S$2,7601269 S$5401270 S$6601272 S$4201273 S$2881275 S$2,0401276 S$5401277 S$4801278 S$2881279 S$5401281 S$7201282 S$2,1601287 S$1,3201292 S$1,8001293 S$1,0201294 S$1,3201298 S$5041299 S$2,6401302 S$6,2401321 S$6241322 S$5401324 S$5401328 S$2761330 S$3601331 S$5401333 S$4561334 S$2881338 S$480




TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR BUYERSThese conditions set out the terms on which we (Spink (Asia) Pte Limited) contract with you (Buyer) either as agent on behalf of the Seller or as principal if we arethe Seller. You should read these conditions carefully.

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1. DEFINITIONSThe following definitions in this condition apply in these conditions.

Buyer’s Premium means the charge payable by you as a percentage of the Hammer Price, at the rates set out in clause 5.1 below;

Certificate of Authenticity means a certificate issued by an Expert Committee confirming the authenticity of a Lot;

Expert Committee means a committee of experts to whom a Lot may be sent for an extension in accordance with clause 3.4.3;

Forgery means a Lot constituting an imitation originally conceived and executed as a whole with a fraudulent intention to deceive as toauthorship, origin, age, period, culture or source where the correct description as to such matters is not reflected by thedescription in the catalogue and which at the date of the auction had a value materially less than it would have had if it had beenin accordance with the description in the catalogue. Accordingly, no Lot shall be capable of being a Forgery by reason of anydamage and/or restoration work of any kind (including re-enamelling);

GST Goods and Services Tax chargeable under the Goods and Services Tax Act (Cap 117A) of Singapore on the supply of goods andservices in Singapore and the importation of goods into Singapore, and any similar replacement or additional tax; and

Hammer Price means the amount of the highest bid accepted by the auctioneer in relation to a Lot;

Lot means any item deposited with us for sale at auction and, in particular, the item or items described against any lot number inany catalogue;

Reserve the amount below which we agree with the Seller that the Lot cannot be sold;

Seller 229 means the owner of the Lot being sold by us;

Spink Group Spink (Asia) Pte Limited, Spink and Son Limited, and associated companies.

2 SPINK ASIA’S ROLE AS AGENT

2.1 All sales undertaken by us either at auction or privately areundertaken either as agent on behalf of the Seller or from time totime, as principal if we are the owner of the Lot. Please note thateven if we are acting as agent on behalf of the Seller rather than asprincipal, we may have a financial interest in the Lot.

2.2 The contract for the sale of the Lot will be between you and theSeller.

3 BEFORE THE SALE

3.1 Examination of goods

You are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in whichyou are interested, before the auction takes place. Condition reportsare usually available on request. We provide no guarantee to youother than in relation to Forgeries, as set out in clause 5.12 of theseTerms and Conditions.

3.2 Catalogue descriptions

3.2.1 Statements by us in the catalogue or condition report, ormade orally or in writing elsewhere, regarding the authorship,origin, date, age, size, medium, attribution, genuineness,provenance, condition or estimated selling price of any Lotare merely statements of opinion, and are not to be relied onas statements of definitive fact. Catalogue illustrations are forguidance only, and should not be relied on either todetermine the tone or colour of any item or to revealimperfections. Estimates of the selling price should not berelied on as a statement that this price is either the price atwhich the Lot will sell or its value for any other purpose.

3.2.2 Many items are of an age or nature which precludes theirbeing in perfect condition and some descriptions in thecatalogue or given by way of condition report make referenceto damage and/or restoration. We provide this informationfor guidance only and the absence of such a reference doesnot imply that an item is free from defects or restoration nordoes a reference to particular defects imply the absence of anyothers.

3.2.3 Other than as set out in clause 5.12, and in the absence offraud, neither the Seller nor we, nor any of our employees oragents, are responsible for the correctness of any statement asto the authorship, origin, date, age, attribution, genuinenessor provenance of any Lot nor for any other errors ofdescription or for any faults or defects in any Lot.

3.3 Your Responsibility

You are responsible for satisfying yourself as to the condition of thegoods and the matters referred to in the catalogue description.

3.4 Extensions – Stamps only

3.4.1 If you wish to obtain an expert opinion or Certificate ofAuthenticity on any Lot (other than a mixed lot or lotcontaining undescribed stamps) you must notify us in writingnot less than forty-eight hours before the time fixed for thecommencement of the first session of the auction. If acceptedby us, such request shall have the same effect as notice of anintention to question the genuineness or description of theLot for the purposes of clause 5.12 of these Terms andConditions and the provisions of clause 5.12 shall applyaccordingly.

3.4.2 Notice of a request for an expert opinion or Certificate ofAuthenticity must give the reason why such opinion isrequired and specify the identity of your proposed expertwhich will be subject to agreement by us.

3.4.3 If we accept a request for an expert opinion or Certificate ofAuthenticity we will submit the Lot to the ExpertCommittee.

3.4.4 We will not normally accept a request for an extension onaccount of condition. Any Lot described in the catalogue ashaving faults or defects may not be returned even if an expertopinion or Certificate of Authenticity cites other faults ordefects not included in the catalogue description, other thanin the case of a Forgery.

3.4.5 Should Spink accept a request for an extension under theforegoing provisions of this paragraph, the fact may be statedby the Auctioneer from the rostrum prior to the sale of theLot.

3.4.6 It should be noted that any stamp accompanied by aCertificate of Authenticity is sold on the basis of thatCertificate only and not on the basis of any other descriptionor warranty as to authenticity. No request for an extensionwill be accepted on such a stamp and the return of such astamp will not be accepted.


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4 AT THE SALE

4.1 Refusal of admission

Our sales usually take place on our own premises or premises overwhich we have control for the sale, and we have the right, exercisableat our complete discretion, to refuse admission to the premises orattendance at an auction.

4.2 Registration before bidding

You must complete and sign a registration form and provideidentification before making a bid at auction. Please be aware thatwe usually require new buyers to undergo a credit check.

4.3 Bidding as Principal

When making a bid, you will be deemed to be acting as principal andwill be accepting personal liability, unless it has been agreed inwriting, at the time of registration, that you are acting as agent onbehalf of a third party buyer acceptable to us.

4.4 Written Bids

If you give us instructions to bid on your behalf, by using the formprovided, we shall use reasonable endeavours to do so, providedthese instructions are received not later than 24 hours before theauction. If we receive commission bids on a particular Lot foridentical amounts, and at auction these bids are the highest bids forthe Lot, it will be sold to the person whose bid was received first.Commission bids are undertaken subject to other commitments atthe time of the sale, and the conduct of the auction may be such thatwe are unable to bid as requested. Since this is undertaken as a freeservice to prospective buyers on the terms stated, we cannot acceptliability for failure to make a commission bid. You should thereforealways attend personally if you wish to be certain of bidding.

All commission bids should be sent to 69 Southampton Row,Bloomsbury, London, WC1B 4ET up till 48 hours prior to the salefollowing which all bids should be faxed directly to the “SpinkAuction Office” at the sale venue in Singapore.

4.5 On-line Bidding

We offer internet services as a convenience to our clients. We willnot be responsible for errors or failures to execute bids placed on theinternet, including, without limitation, errors or failures caused by(i) a loss of internet connection by either party for whatever reason;(ii) a breakdown or problems with the online bidding softwareand/or (iii) a breakdown or problems with your internetconnection, computer or system. Execution of on-line internet bidsis a free service undertaken subject to other commitments at thetime of the auction and we do not accept liability for failing toexecute an online internet bid or for errors or omissions inconnection with this activity.

4.6 Telephone Bids

If you make arrangements with us not less than 24 hours before thesale, we shall use reasonable endeavours to contact you to enableyou to participate in bidding by telephone, but in no circumstanceswill we be liable to either the Seller or you as a result of failure to doso.

4.7 Currency Converter

At some auctions, a currency converter will be operated, based onthe one month forward rates of exchange quoted to us by RoyalBank of Scotland or any other appropriate rate determined by us, atopening on the date of the auction. Bidding will take place in acurrency determined by us, which is usually sterling for auctionsheld in London. The currency converter is not always reliable, anderrors may occur beyond our control either in the accuracy of theLot number displayed on the converter, or the foreign currencyequivalent of sterling bids. We shall not be liable to you for any losssuffered as a result of you following the currency converter.

4.8 Video images

At some auctions there will be a video screen. Mistakes may occur inits operation, and we cannot be liable to you regarding either thecorrespondence of the image to the Lot being sold or the quality ofthe image as a reproduction of the original.

4.9 Bidding Increments

Bidding generally opens below the low estimate and advances in thefollowing order although the auctioneer may vary the biddingincrements during the course of the auction. The normal biddingincrements are:

Up to S$100 by S$5

S$100-S$300 by S$10

S$300-S$600 S$320 - S$350 - S$380- S$400 etc

S$600-S$1000 by S$50

S$1,000-S$3,000 by S$100

S$3,000-S$6,000 S$3,200 - S$3,500 - S$3,800 - S$4,000

S$6,000-S$20,000 by S$500

S$20,000 and up Auctioneer’s Discretion

4.10 Bidding by Spink

4.10.1 We reserve the right to bid on Lots on the Seller’s behalf upto the amount of the Reserve (if any), which will never beabove the low estimate printed in the auction catalogue.

4.10.2 The Spink Group reserves the right to bid on and purchaseLots as principal.

4.11 The Auctioneer’s Discretion

The auctioneer has the right at his absolute discretion to refuse anybid to advance the bidding in such manner as he may decide towithdraw or divide any Lot, to combine any two or more Lots and,in the case of error or dispute, to put an item up for bidding again.

4.12 Successful Bid

Subject to the auctioneer’s discretion, the striking of his hammermarks the acceptance of the highest bid, provided always that suchbid is higher than the Reserve (where applicable), and theconclusion of a contract for sale between you and the Seller.

4.13 After Sale Arrangements

If you enter into any private sale agreements for any Lot with theSeller within 60 days of the auction, we, as exclusive agents of theSeller reserve the right to charge you the applicable Buyer’sPremium in accordance with these Terms and Conditions, and theSeller a commission in accordance with the terms of the seller’sagreement.

5 AFTER THE AUCTION

5.1 Buyer’s Premium

In addition to the Hammer Price, you must pay us the Buyer’sPremium at a rate of 20% of the final Hammer Price of each Lot upto and including S$7,000 and 17% of the excess of the HammerPrice above S$7,000.

5.2 Goods and Services Tax and any other value added tax

As we remain liable to account for GST on all the Lots, the Buyershall, subject to Clause 5.3 below, pay any and all GST and anyother value added tax chargeable on any payment to Spink.

5.3 GST Refunds

In the event a Spink nominated shipper is instructed, then any GSTrefundable under the Goods and Services Tax Act (Cap 117A) ofSingapore will not be payable by the Buyer to Spink.

5.4 Payment

5.4.1 You must provide us with your full name and permanentaddress and, if so requested, details of the bank from whichany payments to us will be made. You must pay the fullamount due (comprising the Hammer Price, the Buyer’sPremium and any applicable GST) within seven days after thedate of the sale. This applies even if you wish to export theLot.


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5.4.2 You will not acquire title to the Lot until all amounts due tous have been paid in full to us, even in circumstances wherewe have released the Lot to you.

5.4.3 Payment should be made in Singapore Dollars by one of thefollowing methods:

(i) Direct bank transfer to our account details of which areset out on the invoice. All bank charges shall be met byyou. Please ensure that your client number is noted onthe transfer.

(ii) By cheque or bank draft made payable to Spink (Asia)Pte Limited and sent to Spink at 360 Orchard Road,#06-03A International Building, Singapore 238869.Please note that the processing charges for paymentsmade by cheques or bank drafts drawn on a non-Singapore bank shall be met by you. Please ensure thatthe remittance slip printed at the bottom of the invoiceis enclosed with your payment.

(iii) By Visa or Mastercard. A charge of 2% will be applied.Please be informed that all credit card payments will beprocessed in pound sterling in our London office. Weare not responsible for any foreign exchange losses orcharges that you may incur in connection with suchpurchases.

5.4.4 Payments should be made by the registered buyer and not bythird parties, unless it has been agreed at the time ofregistration that you are acting as an agent on behalf of a thirdparty.

5.5 Invoices

Invoices may consist of one or more pages.

5.6 Collection of Purchases

5.6.1 Unless we specifically agree to the contrary, we shall retainitems sold until all amounts due to us, or to the Spink Group,have been paid in full.

5.6.2 Lots may be collected from the sale venue the day after theauction. In the event where a cheque or bank draft payable toSpink (Asia) Pte Limited has been present to us, unless wespecifically agree to the contrary, no Lots shall be releasedbefore the cheque or bank draft has cleared where such fundshave been credited to our bank account.

5.6.3 A purchased Lot shall be at your risk in all respects from thetime or collection or the expiry of seven days from the date ofsale, whichever is sooner, and neither Spink nor its employeesor agents shall thereafter be liable for any loss or damage ofany kind, whether caused by negligence or otherwise, whileany Lots is in or under their respective custody or control.

5.6.4 All uncollected Lots will be shipped from our offices at 360Orchard Road, #06-03A International Building, Singapore238869. Please be informed that Lots will not be shippedfrom our London offices. All packing and postage costs shallbe borne by the Buyer.

5.7 Notification

We are not able to notify successful bidders by telephone. WhileInvoices are sent out by mail after the auction we do not acceptresponsibility for notifying you of the result of your bid. You arerequested to contact us by telephone or in person as soon as possibleafter the auction to obtain details of the outcome of your bids toavoid incurring charges for late payment.

5.8 Packing and handling

We shall use all reasonable endeavours to take care when handlingand packing a purchased Lot but remind you that after seven days orfrom the time of collection, whichever is sooner, the Lot is entirelyat your risk.

5.9 Recommended packers and shippers

If required our shipping department may arrange shipment as youragent. Although we may suggest carriers if specifically requested, oursuggestions are made on the basis of our general experience of suchparties in the past and we are not responsible to any person to whomwe have made a recommendation for the acts or omissions of thethird parties concerned.

5.10 Remedies for non-payment or failure to collect purchases

5.10.1 If you fail to make payment within seven days of yourstipulated payment date set out in your invoice, we shall beentitled to exercise one or more of the following rights orremedies:

5.10.1.1 to charge interest at the rate of 2% per monthcompound interest, calculated on a daily basis,from the date the full amount is due;

5.10.1.2 to set off against any amounts which the SpinkGroup may owe you in any other transaction theoutstanding amount remaining unpaid by you;

5.10.1.3 we may keep hold of all or some of your Lots orother property in the possession of the SpinkGroup until you have paid all the amounts youowe us or the Spink Group, even if the unpaidamounts do not relate to those Lots or otherproperty. Following 14 days’ notice to you of theamount outstanding and remaining unpaid, theSpink Group shall have the right to arrange thesale of such Lots or other property. We shall applythe proceeds in discharge of the amountoutstanding to us, and pay any balance to you;

5.10.1.4 where several amounts are owed by you to theSpink Group in respect of different transactions,to apply any amount paid to discharge anyamount owed in respect of any particulartransaction, whether or not you so direct;

5.10.1.5 to reject at any future auction any bids made byyou or on your behalf or obtain a deposit fromyou before accepting any bids.

5.10.2 If you fail to make payment within thirty-five days, we shallin addition be entitled:

5.10.2.1 to cancel the sale of the Lot or any other item soldto you at the same or any other auction;

5.10.2.2 to arrange a resale of the Lot, publicly or privately,and, if this results in a lower price being obtained,claim the balance from you together with allreasonable costs including a 20% seller’scommission, expenses, damages, legal fees,commissions and premiums of whatever kindassociated with both sales or otherwise, incurredin connection with your failure to make payment;or

5.10.2.3 take any other appropriate action as we deem fit.

5.11 Failure to collect

Where purchases are not collected within seven days after the sale,whether or not payment has been made, you will be required to paya storage charge of S$5 per item per day plus any additionalhandling cost that may apply. You will not be entitled to collect theLot until all outstanding charges are met, together with payment ofall other amounts due to us.

5.12 Refund in the case of Forgery

5.12.1 A sale will be cancelled, and the amount paid refunded toyou if a Lot (other than a miscellaneous item not describedin the catalogue) sold by us proves to have been a Forgery.We shall not however be obliged to refund any amounts ifeither (a) the catalogue description or saleroom notice at theauction date corresponded to the generally accepted opinionof scholars or experts at that time, or fairly indicated thatthere was a conflict of opinions, or (b) it can bedemonstrated that the Lot is a Forgery only by means ofeither a scientific process not generally accepted for use untilafter publication of the catalogue or a process which at thedate of the auction was unreasonably expensive orimpracticable or likely to have caused damage to the Lot.Furthermore, you should note that this refund can beobtained only if the following conditions are met:


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5.12.1.1 you must notify us in writing, within seven days ofthe auction date, that in your view the Lotconcerned is a forgery;

5.12.1.2 you must then return the item to us withinfourteen days, in the same condition as at theauction date; and

5.12.1.3 as soon as possible following return of the Lot,you must produce evidence satisfactory to us thatthe Lot is a Forgery and that you are able totransfer good title to us, free from any third partyclaims.

5.12.2 In no circumstances shall we be required to pay you anymore than the amount paid by you for the Lot concernedand you shall have no claim for interest.

5.12.3 The benefit of this guarantee is not capable of beingtransferred, and is solely for the benefit of the person towhom the original invoice was made out by us in respect ofthe Lot when sold and who, since the sale, has remained theowner of the Lot without disposing of any interest in it toany third party.

5.12.4 We shall be entitled to rely on any scientific or other processto establish that the Lot is not a Forgery, whether or notsuch process was used or in use at the date of the auction.

6 COPYRIGHT

6.1 We shall have the right (on a non-exclusive basis) to photograph,video or otherwise produce an image of the Lot. All rights in suchan image will belong to us, and we shall have the right to use it inwhatever way we see fit.

6.2 The copyright in all images, illustrations and written materialrelating to a Lot is and shall remain at all times our property and weshall have the right to use it in whatever way we see fit. You shall notuse or allow anyone else to use such images, illustrations or writtenmaterial without our prior written consent.

7 NOTICES

All notices given under these Terms and Conditions may be servedpersonally, sent by 1st class post, or faxed to the address given to the senderby the other party. Any notice sent by post will be deemed to have beenreceived on the second working day after posting or, if the addressee isoverseas, on the fifth working day after posting. Any notice sent by fax orserved personally will be deemed to be delivered on the first working dayfollowing despatch.

8 ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS

8.1 Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable,whether in tort (including for negligence or breach of statutoryduty), contract, misrepresentation or otherwise for any:

8.1.1 loss of profits, loss of business, depletion of goodwill and/orsimilar losses, loss of anticipated savings, loss of goods, loss ofcontract, loss of use, loss of corruption of data or information;or

8.1.2 any special, indirect, consequential or pure economic loss,costs, damages, charges or expenses even if we have beenadvised of the possibility of such damages, and

In no event shall Spink’s aggregate cumulative liability exceedthe Hammer Price plus the Buyer’s Premium paid by theBuyer for the Lot.

8.2 Severability

If any part of these Terms and Condition is found by any court tobe invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that part may be discounted andthe rest of the conditions shall continue to be valid and enforceableto the fullest extent permitted by law.

8.3 Force majeure

We shall have no liability to you if we are prevented from, or delayedin performing, our obligations under these Terms and Conditions orfrom carrying on our business by acts, events, omissions or accidentsbeyond our reasonable control, including (without limitation)strikes, lock-outs or other industrial disputes (whether involving ourworkforce or the workforce of any other party), failure of a utilityservice or transport network, act of God, war, riot, civil commotion,malicious damage, compliance with any law or governmental order,rule, regulation or direction, accident, breakdown of plant ormachinery, fire, flood, storm or default of suppliers orsubcontractors.

8.4 Waiver

8.4.1 A waiver of any right under these Terms and Conditions isonly effective if it is in writing and it applies only to thecircumstances for which it is given. No failure or delay by aparty in exercising any right or remedy under these Terms andConditions or by law shall constitute a waiver of that (or anyother) right or remedy, nor preclude or restrict its furtherexercise. No single or partial exercise of such right or remedyshall preclude or restrict the further exercise of that (or anyother) right or remedy.

8.4.2 Unless specifically provided otherwise, rights arising underthese Terms and Conditions are cumulative and do notexclude rights provided by law.

8.5 Law and Jurisdiction

8.5.1 These Terms and Conditions and any dispute or claim arisingout of or in connection with them or their subject matter,shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, thelaw of Singapore.

8.5.2 The parties irrevocably agree that the courts of Singaporeshall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claimthat arises out of, or in connection with, Terms andConditions or their subject matter.

Postage Charges (signed for, insured mail, including packing)

Value Price

Up to S$5000 S$30

Above S$5000 S$50

Please be informed that the above postage charges apply to packages sentoverseas. Postage is not chargeable for any packages despatched withinSingapore.


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