U5 FROM MALACCA:1871 (22 Oct.) mourning U5 to London, bearing 24c. on 8a. carmine and 1868 6c. dull lilac, both clearly cancelled "B/109", showing framed "INDIA PAID" in red with, on reverse, "MALACCA/P.O." and arrival c.d.s. An extremely rare and most desirable exhibition item. Ex Charles Taylor. Photo

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U5 FROM MALACCA:1871 (22 Oct.) mourning U5 to London, bearing 24c. on 8a. carmine and 1868 6c. dull lilac, both clearly cancelled "B/109", showing framed "INDIA PAID" in red with, on reverse, "MALACCA/P.O." and arrival c.d.s. An extremely rare and most desirable exhibition item. Ex Charles Taylor. Photo

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