Lot 343
Malaya, Straits Settlements, 1884, 8 in red on 8 cents in blue on 12c dull purple, unused, "faded and discolored" which is a bit harsh, good perforations, a fine copy of this great rarity, B.P.A. Cert. (2004). Scott $11,000. SG 80b. (Scott 66). SG £11,000
One of the great multiple surcharged stamps in British Commonwealth philately, only 60 produced. We note the following each had 1: Tay, Naylor, Woods, Burrus, Lilly, Ferrari (1 or 2) Hind, Tiong, Spink 10/28/17 2, Asch 2, Sidney, Harris, Samos, Nathan 0, 13 copies, 6 with faults or no gum, a truly rare and impressive stamp.
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