U5 1890 (7 Jan.) U5 to France, bearing Straits 1882 8c. and 1883 2c. strip of four (each tied by small penstroke at foot) clearly cancelled "B/172" and showing Malacca c.d.s. below with part Singapore transit on reverse; the U5 with some minor soiling, nevertheless a rare and colourful franking. Photo

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U5 1890 (7 Jan.) U5 to France, bearing Straits 1882 8c. and 1883 2c. strip of four (each tied by small penstroke at foot) clearly cancelled "B/172" and showing Malacca c.d.s. below with part Singapore transit on reverse; the U5 with some minor soiling, nevertheless a rare and colourful franking. Photo