unused 1899 (Mar.) "FOUR CENTS" on 5c. carmine variety surcharge omitted, fine with much original gum, centred to top, negligible trace of gum thinning merely mentioned for accuracy. A very fine example of this, one of the key stamps of the Straits Settlements. S.G. 109a, #14000. Photo | Christie's

Sale 5469

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London

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22 May 1996

Browse Sale

Lot 38

unused 1899 (Mar.) ''FOUR CENTS'' on 5c. carmine variety surcharge omitted, fine with much original gum, centred to top, negligible trace of gum thinning merely mentioned for accuracy. A very fine example of this, one of the key stamps of the Straits Settlements. S.G. 109a, #14000. Photo

Price realised

GBP 15,525

Estimate

GBP 10,000 - GBP 12,000

Follow lot

unused 1899 (Mar.) "FOUR CENTS" on 5c. carmine variety surcharge omitted, fine with much original gum, centred to top, negligible trace of gum thinning merely mentioned for accuracy. A very fine example of this, one of the key stamps of the Straits Settlements. S.G. 109a, #14000. Photo

Provenance

H.P. Manus, 1933
Dr. F.E. Wood, 1964
Isleham, 1986
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Note: Only five examples of this variety are recorded, one being in the Royal Collection
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