Auction: CSS60 - Fine Stamps of China and Hong Kong
Lot: 5448
Macao
1848 (27 Oct.) entire letter to London, the ship and rate mark are not very readable but the letter indicates this was carried by the 'Pekin' via Ceylon (the duplicate being sent by the 'Archilles') the flap, which opens well for display, with a good strike Jardine, Matheson & Co forwarding agent's cachet in red (used in 1848), Hong Kong type 9 c.d.s. (29.12) and London arrival (27.2) c.d.s. A good cover. Photo
For orther items of Macao postal history, see lots 5712-5714
Sold for
HK$2,000
Starting price
HK$2000