Stamps & Covers Public Auction 354

Johore: 1884-86 'JOHORE' opt QV Straits 2c pale rose, opt type 2 with small thin sans-serif letters. Superb fresh M, original gum, showing excellent colour & in perfect quality. SG 2 cat £10,000++. One of the great rarities of Johore (& of all Malayan States) with only several genuine examples recorded. Provenance: Dr F E Wood collection (1964). Certificate can be obtained on request. (P)