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Auction: 5023 - Important Great Britain, British Post Offices Abroad, Crowned Circles & B.E.
Lot: 749

x HONG KONG 1871 (1 Sept.) envelope from Hong Kong to Mrs James Davis in London, marked "Via Brindisi", bearing 30c. mauve cancelled by "B62" obliterator in black and with 1862 18c. lilac applied in the lower left corner tied by a similar cancellation with neat arrival c.d.s. (13.10) alongside, showing red manuscript "1/3" and, on reverse, clear despatch c.d.s.; fresh and fineo Estimate £ 300-400

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