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1864 (25 June) An incoming cover from England to Amoy, China, via Marseille, bearing England QV 4d vermilion and 6d lilac in
pair, both tied by duplex ‘NE/16’ cancel, matching ‘LONDON/25.6.64’ cds alongside, total rate 1 shilling 4d, 1/2 oz. from 1st June
1863 to 1st Jan 1872. On reverse with ‘HONG KONG/5.8.64’ transit in blue. with edge faults and age spotting, an early incoming
cover from England to Amoy. Photo
HK$ 6,000 - 7,000
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1878 (9 May) An incoming cover from England to Foochow, China, via Brandis, bearing England QV 4d sage green in pair,
tied by duplex ‘C93’ cancel, matching the ‘TWIDKENHAM/9.5.78’ cds alongside, on reverse with double ring ‘HONG.KONG/
SINGAPORE TO HONG KONG/MARINE SORTER/8.6.78’ transit, and small single ring ‘FOOCHOWFOO/19.6.78’ arrival cds,
the 8d rate was effective from 1st April 1877 to 1st April 1879 for 1/2oz, via Brandis, this rate was only used for a short period of
time. Rare. Photo
HK$ 6,000 - 7,000
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