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Auction: 5023 - Important Great Britain, British Post Offices Abroad, Crowned Circles & B.E.
Lot: 659

x HONG KONG Early Letters and Handstamps 1842 (20 June) entire from Chusan (notation at right of face panel) to England, marked "China Expedition" and "Overland mail via Falmouth", rated "1/-" and "Paid 1 Rupee", showing fine oval Royal Arms "hong kong post office" h.s. in red with oval-framed "india" alongside and, on reverse, manuscript Hong Kong forwarding endorsement and London arrival c.d.s. (13.1.43). The earliest date of use of the handstamp Estimate £ 3,000-3,500

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