SARAWAK - 1924 - SIGNATURE OF RAJAH CHARLES VYNER BROOKE.

The document is an old Government of Sarawak "Grant for Land" Document, dated 3 March 1924, for a block of land along Penrissen Road, Kuching, to the "Society of the Propogation of the Gospel" for use Cemetery use, at an annual rate of 50 cents.

It is signed by the Rajah and also has his Rubber 'Seal' stamp. The document's validity was subsequently "Cancelled by Settlement" on 5.8.38.

The document is large (46.5 cm x 30.5 cm), with a rough left side as shown on the photographs.

Because of the size of the document, the only suitable mailing form is in a tube - which puts it in a small parcel category - and with the  "signature on delivery", as well as an insurance costs allowance,.the postage and handling rates are as follows:

a) for Australian addresses: $ 22.00
b) for New Zealand addresses: $ 42.00
c) for Asian addresses: $ 45.00
d) for North and South Americas, (incl USA & Canada) addresses: $ 48.00
e) for Europe addresses: $ 52.00.