Auction: CSS101 - Fine Stamps and Covers of China and Hong Kong
Lot: 6693
Hong Kong
Postal History
1861 (14 Apr.) stampless commercial entire to Lyon, "via Marseille" with handstruck "9" rate mark changed to manuscript "18", with red Marseilles transit alongside, the reverse with Hong Kong despatch and Lyon arrival (24.5); horizontal filing fold. Over minimum weight, rate increased from 9d. to 1/6d.
Sold for
HK$900
Starting price
HK$400