Malaya Straits Settlements SG 240dbs Unmounted Mint 1921-33 $500 purple and orange-brown overprinted specimen and variety broken crown and scroll new-edition One of only about 10

One of only about 10 unused examples recorded by us

and all exceptionally with full o

the right stamp variety "SUMALILAND" from R2/9

Minor imperfections

Exceptional condition for this rare stamp

Malaya Straits Settlements SG 240dbs Unmounted Mint 1921-33 $500 purple and orange-brown overprinted specimen and variety broken crown and scroll new-edition One of only about 101921 33 $500 purple and orange brown, Script wmk, opt 'SPECIMEN' (type D16) for UPU distribution and exceptionally showing constant variety 'Broken crown and scroll' (R2 12), fine unmounted o. g. with wonderfully fresh colours. One of only seven (!) possible but almost certainly unique in this outstanding condition. An exceptional stamp for the connoisseur. P267000947