Labuan 1880-82 Watermark Crown CC Covers 1881 (4 Dec.) linen-backed

Labuan 1880-82 Watermark Crown CC Covers 1881 (4 Dec.) linen-backed envelope ex the "Pollock" correspondence from Sandakan to London, bearing 10c. brown tied by black circle of dots (Proud Type K1), showing Labuan c.d.s. (Type D4, over eight months earlier than recorded) in opposite corner with arrival datestamp (9.1) on reverse; the envelope with part of flap torn away. A very early and rare franking from North Borneo prior to the issue of its first stamps. R.P.S. Certificate (2022). S.G. 8. Photo Note: According to Jeremy Dickson there are only five covers that have been identified as bearing Crown CC watermark stamps. All were written between April 1881 and July 1882 by Barclay Pollock when based in Sandakan to his mother or his sister in London. Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

Estimate:$3,998.4

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