Auction: 5023 - Important Great Britain, British Post Offices Abroad, Crowned Circles & B.E.
Lot: 769
x HONG KONG 1876 (9 Sept.) envelope from Hong Kong to Rev. James Davis in London, marked "via Brindisi", bearing 28c. on 30c. mauve tied by "B62" obliterator in black and showing, on reverse despatch and arrival (25.10) c.d.s. A fine and attractive cover and the earliest recorded date of use of the 28c. surcharge stamp
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