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Auction: CSS109 - The ‘Connaught’ Collection of Hong Kong, Part 2
Lot: 6563

Hong Kong
Marine Sorters
Singapore to Hong Kong
Type B (d): 1882 (13 Jan.) Davis envelope to Hong Kong bearing G.B. 1880-81 5d. indigo tied by Dorchester squared circle, the reverse with printed slogan in French "Please reduce, as much as possible, postal work on Sundays so that your neighbour can also rest that day." with Cerne transit and Marine Sorter "AU/11/17/82; some repaired tears.
Type (e): 1877 (9 Jan.) Davis envelope to Hong Kong "via Brindisi" bearing 2d. blue and 1873-80 1/- tied by London "72" duplex, the reverse with a faint strike of Marine Sorter "FE/7/15/77. (2 covers). Not illustrated

Sold for
HK$1,700

Starting price
HK$1300