Auction 333-341 Nigeria, Cameroon, Sudan & Worldwide Postal History - Day 4

Negri Sembilan 1891: Straits 2 c. bright rose overprinted "Negri Sembilan", a single example used on imprinted "On Postal Service" 1892 envelope from Tampin to Penang, tied by oval framed "NEGRI SEMBILAN / POST OFFICE" datestamp (Proud D2) in black (March 21). "Malacca" transit cds at left (March 22) in black and repeated Negri Sembilan oval information strike struck well on reverse alongside "Penang" arrival cds (March 26). Small corner opening fault above the adhesive but an extraordinarily rare stamp on letter.
Provenance: Collection Dr. Yau Khai Weng, Spink, London, 30 Jan 2008, lot 2.