Philately: ASIA single lots including Special Catalog Malaya Auction #39 Day 3

Malaiische Staaten - Straits Settlements: 1863. Envelope written from 'James Brooke, the First Rajah
1863. Envelope written from 'James Brooke, the First Rajah of Sarawak' addressed to 'Angela Burdett-Coutts, Piccadilly, London' mailed from Sarawak via Singapore bearing India SG 43, 2a yellow, SG 48, 8a carmine and SG 53, 8a mauve tied by 'B/172' obliterator with Singapore/P/O/ double ring on reverse, endorsed 'via Marseille' with 'Paid/ London' receiver on face '27 Aug 63'. In 1858 James Brooke, the "White Rajah" of Sarawak began the correspondence with Angela (late Baroness) Burdett-Coutts, the Victorian philanthropist. This cover is one of twelve known by Robson Lowe and Ex V. T. Nathan's award winning Large Gold collection. See Spink Sale 7th April 2009 (lot 202). A very fine showpiece cover.