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Auction: 5023 - Important Great Britain, British Post Offices Abroad, Crowned Circles & B.E.
Lot: 757

x HONG KONG 1874 (29 Jan.) double rate envelope from Shanghai to Mrs James Davis in London, marked "Via Brindisi", bearing 30c. mauve (2) tied by "S1" obliterator in blue, showing red arrival d.s. (16.3) at lower left and, on reverse, despatch and Hong Kong (2.2) datestamps; the envelope with some minor peripheral faults and with wax seal removed on reverse Estimate £ 300-400

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