Lot 70100 – 1890 (Nov 12) Envelope sent registered from Sandakan to London

AN ASTONISHING UNIQUE FRANKING

1890 (Nov 12) Envelope sent registered from Sandakan to London franked by 1886-87 1c block of 6 and pairs (2, both on reverse), 2c (9 including 2 pairs), 4c (5, a pair on reverse), 8c strip of 4 and 1889 3c (5, a pair on reverse) and 5c (5, 3 on reverse), all cancelled by 14 bar, red Sandakan dispatch and London arrival (20.12) on obverse, framed « REGISTERED No » on reverse, central fold affecting one 8c and small part of envelope missing top left on opening. A remarkable commercial franking with stunning visual appeal, and a magnificent exhibition showpiece

Note: The rate corresponds to eight times 14c postage plus 8c registration fee which was introduced on 1 November 1886; however, this is mail for transiting London. Another explanation of the rate is ten times the 1/2 oz rate to UK without registration. Either way appears to be a miscalculation by the postal clerk