cover 1942 (6 Apr.) envelope (some faults) to Ipoh showing very rare "TAIPING/POSTAGE/PAID....CTS/DATE...." h.s. (Type JPD4, the only recorded date; h.s. partially assisted) with manuscript value<I> "15"</I> and date inserted. Photo

"15" and date inserted. Photo" /> cover 1942 (6 Apr.) envelope (some faults) to Ipoh showing very rare "TAIPING/POSTAGE/PAID....CTS/DATE...." h.s. (Type JPD4, the only recorded date; h.s. partially assisted) with manuscript value<I> "15"</I> and date inserted. Photo | Christie's

Sale 1252

FINE STAMPS & COVERS OF SOUTH EAST ASIA

Spink Singapore

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25 June 2000

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Lot 2247

cover 1942 (6 Apr.) envelope (some faults) to Ipoh showing very rare ''TAIPING/POSTAGE/PAID....CTS/DATE....'' h.s. (Type JPD4, the only recorded date; h.s. partially assisted) with manuscript value ''15'' and date inserted. Photo

Price realised

SGD 1,150

Estimate

SGD 1,500 - SGD 2,000

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cover 1942 (6 Apr.) envelope (some faults) to Ipoh showing very rare "TAIPING/POSTAGE/PAID....CTS/DATE...." h.s. (Type JPD4, the only recorded date; h.s. partially assisted) with manuscript value "15" and date inserted. Photo
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Lot 2247

cover 1942 (6 Apr.) envelope (some faults) to Ipoh showing very rare ''TAIPING/POSTAGE/PAID....CTS/DATE....'' h.s. (Type JPD4, the only recorded date; h.s. partially assisted) with manuscript value ''15'' and date inserted. Photo

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