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Auction: 8002 - Stamps of Hong Kong & China
Lot: 863

China Covers and Cancellations Diplomatic Bag 1895 (3 Apr.) envelope from Atherton to the British Legation, Peking c/o Foreign Office London, bearing G.B. 1881 1d. lilac tied by despatch c.d.s.; with original contents. Also 1893 envelope to Germany, the reverse with wafer seal of London Office of the Inspectorate General of Chinese Maritime Customs and 1d. stationery card with printed address to the same office. A good group. Major Richard Pratt collection. (3 covers) Estimate HK$ 4,000-5,000

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HK$3,400