Hong Kong SG 9fw Used 1863-71 4s slate perf 12½ watermark CC inverted used in Shanghai new-edition Malaya (British Military Administration)

Malaya (British Military Administration)

showing two impressions of the same setting of 30 (6x5) but with minor differences between the upper and lower halves

Built with the intention of replacing the "Union" on the coal trade she was on completion

franked by 1922-29 2s6d black and red/blue

- P13404952

Hong Kong SG 9fw Used 1863-71 4s slate perf 12½ watermark CC inverted used in Shanghai new-edition Malaya (British Military Administration)1863 71 4c slate, wmk CC, perf 12, variety Wmk inverted, attractively cancelled by large part 'S1' numeral of Shanghai in blue. Characteristic rough perfs otherwise a fine and attractive example of this very scarce stamp. (cat 950) P267000461