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Auction: 12005 - Fine Stamps and Covers of China and Hong Kong
Lot: 1643

Hong Kong Opium Trade A group of ephemeral items with 1839 newspaper cutting showing the amount of opium delivered to Canton 1881 (Sept.-Oct.) importation details of Malwa and Bengal opium; 1881 delivery note for 11 chests of Malwa, 1888 Boston Courier Prices Current which includes prices for opium and 1889 report of seven chests of of Malwa; unusual Estimate HK$ 2,500-3,000

Sold for
HK$2,000