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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