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Auction: CSS109 - The ‘Connaught’ Collection of Hong Kong, Part 2
Lot: 6735

Hong Kong
Covers and Cancellations
Firm's Security Markings
Adamson Bell & Co.: 1877 (11 Aug.) envelope to South Africa "via brindisi" bearing 1863-71 2c. brown (right wing margin) and 24c. green overprinted "A.B./& Co." in black and tied by "B62" with Hong Kong code "A" despatch, Cape Town and Stellenbosch arrival (12.11) c.d.s., the reverse with Port Elizabeth (8.11) transit; part of the flap and fragment from the top of the envelope missing. A good cover paying the premium rate


Sold for
HK$1,200

Starting price
HK$1000