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Auction: CSS37 - Fine Stamps and Covers of China and Hong Kong
Lot: 2275

Hong Kong
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1866 (16 Aug.) commercial entire latters to a commander of 'Henri IV' in Hong Kong "Malle Francaise Via Suez" bearing laureated Napoleon 80c. tied by gross chiffres "2240" of Marseilles with the despatch c.d.s. and boxed "PD" alongside with Hong Kong arrival (28.9) on the reverse; some discolouration of the blued paper. Docketed on the flap as being received in Macao. An unusual and very interesting letter. Photo

Sold for
HK$2,200