cover 1836 (1 July) entire letter to London showing various rate marks and, on reverse, a fine strike of the framed "PINANG/POST OFFICE" d.s. (Type P5), framed "INDIA LETTER/GRAVESEND" and arrival c.d.s. (26.12), all in red. A fine example of this scarce and short-lived marking, used only from April 1836 and July 1837. Photo | Christie's

Lot 12

cover 1836 (1 July) entire letter to London showing various rate marks and, on reverse, a fine strike of the framed "PINANG/POST OFFICE" d.s. (Type P5), framed "INDIA LETTER/GRAVESEND" and arrival c.d.s. (26.12), all in red. A fine example of this scarce and short-lived marking, used only from April 1836 and July 1837. Photo

cover 1836 (1 July) entire letter to London showing various rate marks and, on reverse, a fine strike of the framed "PINANG/POST OFFICE" d.s. (Type P5), framed "INDIA LETTER/GRAVESEND" and arrival c.d.s. (26.12), all in red. A fine example of this scarce and short-lived marking, used only from April 1836 and July 1837. Photo

Details

cover 1836 (1 July) entire letter to London showing various rate marks and, on reverse, a fine strike of the framed "PINANG/POST OFFICE" d.s. (Type P5), framed "INDIA LETTER/GRAVESEND" and arrival c.d.s. (26.12), all in red. A fine example of this scarce and short-lived marking, used only from April 1836 and July 1837. Photo

Provenance

Tay Peng Hian, 1986