Lot 2212
Sarawak, 1871, 3c. brown on yellow (2), single tied by "Sarawak 10 Feb. 87" c.d.s. on envelope to Philadelphia, U.S.A. in combination with Straits Settlements 1882 10c. slate (53) tied by partial Singapore circular handstamp, return address of "U.S.S. Brooklyn, Sarawak, Borneo", Singapore "FE 12" backstamp, Philadelphia Mar. 21 backstamp; reduced at left, minor toning affects stamps, Very Fine. SG 2.
Estimate 5,000 - 7,500
AN EXTREMELY RARE SARAWAK SECOND ISSUE AND STRAITS SETTLEMENTS COMBINATION USAGE.
Prior to Sarawak's entry into the Universal Postal Union (UPU) in 1897, Sawarak stamps were only valid for postage to Singapore. As a result, Straits Settlements adhesives were required for postage on any letters destined beyond Singapore.
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| Realized $4,250 |
