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Auction: CSS121 - Fine Stamps and Covers of China and Hong Kong
Lot: 523

Hong Kong
The Non-Treaty Ports
Manila
1844 (29 Apr.) entire letter to Lima, Peru via Chile, the reverse bearing manuscript "Encaminada per Canton Mayo" and a superb strike of double oval "Encaminada per/Barreday Rodrigo/Lima" struck in red; the address side bearing a light strike of unframed "ultramar/valparaiso". There are a couple of tone spots; a good trans-Pacific letter sent via Canton and Valparaiso and relying on networks of merchants and forwarding agents. Scarce. Photo

Estimate
HK$5,000 to HK$8,000

Starting price
HK$5000