cover 1867 (3 Sept.) envelope from Singapore to Somerset, bearing 1867 (1 Sept.) 8c. on 2a. and 12c. on 4a. pair each cancelled "B/172" and showing, on reverse, "SINGAPORE/P.O." c.d.s. in red and Yeovil arrival c.d.s. for 14 October; the envelope and stamps with some faults though a very early and rare franking. Photo | Christie's

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cover 1867 (3 Sept.) envelope from Singapore to Somerset, bearing 1867 (1 Sept.) 8c. on 2a. and 12c. on 4a. pair each cancelled "B/172" and showing, on reverse, "SINGAPORE/P.O." c.d.s. in red and Yeovil arrival c.d.s. for 14 October; the envelope and stamps with some faults though a very early and rare franking. Photo

cover 1867 (3 Sept.) envelope from Singapore to Somerset, bearing 1867 (1 Sept.) 8c. on 2a. and 12c. on 4a. pair each cancelled "B/172" and showing, on reverse, "SINGAPORE/P.O." c.d.s. in red and Yeovil arrival c.d.s. for 14 October; the envelope and stamps with some faults though a very early and rare franking. Photo

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cover 1867 (3 Sept.) envelope from Singapore to Somerset, bearing 1867 (1 Sept.) 8c. on 2a. and 12c. on 4a. pair each cancelled "B/172" and showing, on reverse, "SINGAPORE/P.O." c.d.s. in red and Yeovil arrival c.d.s. for 14 October; the envelope and stamps with some faults though a very early and rare franking. Photo