1882: British P.O in Siam (Bangkok) 8c orange of Straits Settlements overprinted "B" with Wmk Crown CC, very fine used by RARE RED CHESSBOARD CANCEL and "SINGAPORE" cds. This rare cancellation in red was exclusively used from January to March 1883, it is only recorded on two covers (from the Rattakul and Indhusophon collections), the black chessboard cancel was in used in April 1883. A CANCELLATION RARITY OF EARLY SIAM POSTAL HISTORY. (Image)
Start Bid € 350
Opening EUR 350.00
Sold...EUR 7,000.00
Closed..Mar-06-2020, 01:00:00 EST
Sold For 7000
Sale No: 16
Lot No:108
Symbol:p u
Cat No:264, 268-69, 271 var.
1947-48, Probedrucke der Druckerei Waterlow & Sons zur Freimarkenserie mit Porträt Bhumibol Aduljadeh, dabei 1 und 2 Baht ohne Eindruck des Porträts. Marken wie üblich mit Lochung, bei der 5 Satangs-Marke fehlt oben rechts eine Ecke. Gummi zwischen angegriffen und postfrisch. Reizvolles Los. (Image)