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Auction: 14011 - Fine Stamps and Covers of China and Hong Kong with Japan and Korea
Lot: 2310

Macao
1835 (1 June) Wetmore entire to Canton with manuscript "pr favor of John Middleton Esq." and showing ink brush strokes on the reverse. The contents refer to changes in the British parliament and noting that the consumption of gunpowder in England has been small; concluding with, "I heard last night (between you & I) that Johnston of Jardines house had shipped largely this year to the U.S. he came in at the lowest price ..."

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HK$1,200