New Zealand SG915bb 1c Red Omitted U/M Cat 275 pounds

Malaya Japanese Occupation 1942 12c ultramarine Postage Due SGJD15. A stunnng block of 4 with complete strike of type 10 seal centrally cancelled by very fine Merlimau circular date stamp (type D3)dated 8 7 2602. EDB (= Bowie) handstamp on reverse. A rare and desirable Japanese Occupation multiple. Accompanied with a British Philatelic Association (BPA) certificate of authenticity (2014). These Postage Due stamps were replaced during May 1942 by the overprinted issues intended for use throughout Malaya. SG catalogue value 5000.