Sale 4830
London
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28 October 1992
Price realised
GBP 264
Estimate
U5 1909 (22 Apr.) U5 to Tokyo, bearing 1906-12 1c. (2) and 3c. vertical pair, all tied by Labuan c.d.s. (Type D8) and showing, on reverse, Singapore and Kobe transit c.d.s. Scarce. Photo
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