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Auction: 12005 - Fine Stamps and Covers of China and Hong Kong
Lot: 1742

Hong Kong Covers and Cancellations Instructional Marks Not Known: 1937 (6 Nov.) air mail envelope from Tunbridge Wells to "S.S. Ranchi", Hong Kong, bearing K.G.VI 1d. and 1 1/2d., manuscript "Not known" and "7d. to pay" in red ink, boxed "not ranchi" and smudged "retour", the reverse with Hong Kong Postage Due 4c. and 6c. block of eleven tied by Victoria c.d.s. (23.11) and a superb strike of boxed "inconnu/not known". A charming cover, full of character. Photo Estimate HK$ 3,000-4,000

Sold for
HK$3,200