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Auction: 11002 - China & Hong Kong Stamps & Covers
Lot: 2501

Hong Kong Incoming Mail 1862 (9 Feb.) envelope to Hong Kong "via Marseilles paid" bearing 1855-57 6d. and 1862-64 9d. (trimmed wing margin) tied by "66" numeral of Berwick, rated "1/6" crossed through and "1/3" added, a fine strike of boxed "excc oz/deficient postage 3/british share of fine 6 in black with a fine strike of the rare boxed "colonial share of fine 6" in red (Proud 1217) and with a good strike of the handstruck "1d" in red alongside; the reverse with Berwick Station, Prestonpans, London and Hong Kong (24.3) c.d.s. Some trivial soiling, a rare and important cover. This is the earliest recorded example of this Hong Kong mark as well as one of the earliest examples of any Hong Kong instructional mark. Photo Estimate HK$ 20,000-25,000 Note: the 9d. stamp was fist issued on 15th January 1862, used during the first month of use

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HK$32,000