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Auction: 11002 - China & Hong Kong Stamps & Covers
Lot: 2606

Hong Kong Treaty Ports Canton 1837 (29 Apr.) Wm S Wetmore stampless double entire letter to London per "Asia" rated "2/-" bearing, on the flap, step-type "ship letter/dover" and London arrival c.d.s. (9.9). Long contents include, "... It is reported that an Opium Boat with $75,000 in lycee has been captured outside is true & the matter is brought before the authorities here, the brokers think the trade will again be stopped for some time". Horizontal folding crease. A good cover Estimate HK$ 8,000-10,000

Sold for
HK$5,500