Entire letter sent from Singapore to Calcutta in 1864 with 1-anna stamp cancelled by “B172”.

Title
Entire letter sent from Singapore to Calcutta in 1864 with 1-anna stamp cancelled by “B172”.
Year/Period
1864
Region
Straits Settlements
Material
Paper
Accession No.
spm1997-20-02
Collection of
Singapore Philatelic Museum
Credit Line
Collection of Singapore Philatelic Museum

 

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