Malaya - F.M.S. 1904 Mint, SG51

Malaya - Federated Malay States 1904-22 $25 green and orange, watermark MCA, SG51.

A well-centred mint example with good colour and large part original gum. Despite a minor bend and tiny surface mark, it is still a really fine example of this key high value stamp, being the highest value in the set.

A classic design of British Empire philately featuring elephants with the Howdah (the ornate carriage on the elephant’s back).

Provenance: Ex Sir Gawaine Baillie (Sothebys 16 Nov 2006, lot 754).

The Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £2,250.

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