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Auction: 12005 - Fine Stamps and Covers of China and Hong Kong
Lot: 1635

Hong Kong Postal History 1846 (31 Jan.) entire letter from Macao to Lyon, rated "1/-" and "16" with a good strike of boxed "paid" and "indes or./marseilles" (24.3) transit c.d.s. in red; the reverse flap (which opens for display) with open-top Hong Kong type 9 c.d.s. unusually with serif letters "JA" for the month, and Lyon arrival. Horizontal filing crease. An attractive and unusual cover. Photo Estimate HK$ 2,000-2,500

Sold for
HK$6,000