India used in Straits Settlements: 1858 (Sep 18) folded cover from Singapore to Akyab, Burma f.w. EI 2a yellow-buff, tied by B/1 type 7 cancel and “Puttfarken Rheiner & Co Singapore” forwarding agents handstamp

India used in Straits Settlements – 1854 4a blue and red 4th printing, Head Die III, Frame Die II, horizontal pair pos.14/15, wmk reverse, showing center guideline on top, cancelled with “B/172” of Singapore, scissor cut at top between impressions. SG Z67. £6,500 as singles + premium for a pair. A major rarity! – 2019 BPA certificate states that cancel is indistinct though one can clearly make out it is “B/172”