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cover 1859 (16 Oct.) entire (faults) from Singapore to Samarang, showing manuscript "30", bearing 1856 4a. black bisected diagonally (defect at foot) tied by clear "B/172" and showing framed "SINGAPORE/SHIP LETTER/PAID" d.s. in red. Very rare, one of five recorded single 4a. bisects on cover. B.P.A. Certificate (1988). Photo
cover 1859 (16 Oct.) entire (faults) from Singapore to Samarang, showing manuscript "30", bearing 1856 4a. black bisected diagonally (defect at foot) tied by clear "B/172" and showing framed "SINGAPORE/SHIP LETTER/PAID" d.s. in red. Very rare, one of five recorded single 4a. bisects on cover. B.P.A. Certificate (1988). Photo

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cover 1859 (16 Oct.) entire (faults) from Singapore to Samarang, showing manuscript "30", bearing 1856 4a. black bisected diagonally (defect at foot) tied by clear "B/172" and showing framed "SINGAPORE/SHIP LETTER/PAID" d.s. in red. Very rare, one of five recorded single 4a. bisects on cover. B.P.A. Certificate (1988). Photo