Labuan 1880-82 Watermark Crown CC Covers 1882 (25 May) linen-backed

Labuan 1880-82 Watermark Crown CC Covers 1882 (25 May) linen-backed envelope (with letter headed "Sandakan, May 21st 1882") ex the "Pollock" to London, bearing 10c. brown tied by oval of bars (Proud Type K3, thirteen months earlier than recorded), showing very fine Labuan c.d.s. (Type D4, nearly two months earlier than recorded) in opposite corner with arrival datestamp (3.7) on reverse; the envelope with tear through flap. Also 14th May letter headed "Sandakan"' A very early and rare franking from North Borneo prior to the issue of its first stamps. Photo Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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