HK038-Main Catalogue

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347 1882 An incoming Large Dragon cover from England to Peking, bearing Great Britain QV 5p 'HELSTON' cancel, alongside Large Dragon 3 cands brown red, tied by 'CUSTOMS/SHANGHAI/28.9.82' cancel. On reverse with double ring 'HONG-KONG/ MARINE-SORTER/SINGAPORE TO HONG-KONG/9/15.9.82' ship cancel, Webb type No.2, plus 'HONG KONG/14.9.82' transit, 'CUSTOMS/SHANGHAI/18.9.82' transit. Extremely rare and unique cover. Photo This newly discovered cover is believed to be the only known Large Dragon cover with the 'Marine Sorter' cancellation. We have found no other record of a similar item. According to Webb the latest use of this cancellation is 11/17 August 1882, hence this cover is one month later than Webb's record. An excellent show piece for an exhibition collection. HK$ 700,000 - 800,000

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