1854, 1st Printing 4 a. pale red & blue, 12 singles from all positions of the sheet, all cut to shape, cancelled or tied by diamond of bars to reverse of sixtuple rate cover from Bombay to Canton, China, endorsed "Steamer Singapore". Cover with some usual edge wear and lower flap largely removed by opening, otherwise fine and attractive. An important exhibition-level Ist issue entire with the largest recorded franking of the 4 anna on cover, the 12 singles representing all positions in the sheet.Ex Dawson. (Estimate 50/70.000)
