Lot 16
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cover 1845 (14 Jan.) entire to Singapore, marked "Service" and showing, on reverse, a good to fine strike of the very rare oval-framed "PENANG/FREE" d.s. in red (Type FR1); the entire with some age discoloration and very heavy vertical filing crease. Very rare, only three examples recorded, all with 1844 dates. Photo
cover 1845 (14 Jan.) entire to Singapore, marked "Service" and showing, on reverse, a good to fine strike of the very rare oval-framed "PENANG/FREE" d.s. in red (Type FR1); the entire with some age discoloration and very heavy vertical filing crease. Very rare, only three examples recorded, all with 1844 dates. Photo

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cover 1845 (14 Jan.) entire to Singapore, marked "Service" and showing, on reverse, a good to fine strike of the very rare oval-framed "PENANG/FREE" d.s. in red (Type FR1); the entire with some age discoloration and very heavy vertical filing crease. Very rare, only three examples recorded, all with 1844 dates. Photo