Lot 11409 – 1862 (Sep) envelope to Austria, with two India 1856-66 4a black tied by indistinct “B” octagonals, with “FORWARDED BY / JOHN PURVIS & SON / SINGAPORE” cachet
Lot 11409 – 1862 (Sep) envelope to Austria, with two India 1856-66 4a black tied by indistinct “B” octagonals, with “FORWARDED BY / JOHN PURVIS & SON / SINGAPORE” cachet
Lot 11409 – 1862 (Sep) envelope to Austria, with two India 1856-66 4a black tied by indistinct “B” octagonals, with “FORWARDED BY / JOHN PURVIS & SON / SINGAPORE” cachet
Malaysia » Straits Settlements
Estimate
200 – 300 GBP
Auction date
mer. 17 juin 2026 at 10:00 (Europe/Zurich)
19d 22h 6m 47s before pre-bidding ends
Description
1862 (Sep) envelope to Trieste, Austria, with two India 1856-66 4a black tied by indistinct “B” octagonals, endorsed “via Alexandria & Trieste boat”, reverse with oval “FORWARDED BY / JOHN PURVIS & SON / SINGAPORE” cachet, Singapore despatch and Triest arrival, a fine and attractive usage to an unusual destination. Auction
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