unused 1906-12 MCA $500 purple and orange, unused with large part original gum, centred to right, fresh and fine. A great rarity not only of the Straits Settlements, but also of the British Empire. Very few examples are recorded, probably no more than six to eight. A stamp for the connoisseur. A. Diena (1967), E. Diena (1992), Raybaudi (1996) and B.P.A. (1997) Certificates. S.G. 169, £60,000. Photo | Christie's

Lot 578

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unused 1906-12 MCA $500 purple and orange, unused with large part original gum, centred to right, fresh and fine. A great rarity not only of the Straits Settlements, but also of the British Empire. Very few examples are recorded, probably no more than six to eight. A stamp for the connoisseur. A. Diena (1967), E. Diena (1992), Raybaudi (1996) and B.P.A. (1997) Certificates. S.G. 169, £60,000. Photo

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unused 1906-12 MCA $500 purple and orange, unused with large part original gum, centred to right, fresh and fine. A great rarity not only of the Straits Settlements, but also of the British Empire. Very few examples are recorded, probably no more than six to eight. A stamp for the connoisseur. A. Diena (1967), E. Diena (1992), Raybaudi (1996) and B.P.A. (1997) Certificates. S.G. 169, £60,000. Photo