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1371 1883 (27 Mar.) A French Military Base in Hong Kong cover from Hong Kong to France. Bearing Peace and Commerce 15c blue, tied by double ring ‘CORP.D ARMEES/LIGN PAQ.FR.NO.8’ French Military ship cancel. On reverse with ‘MARSEILLES A LYON/SPECIAL/30.4.82’ transit and ‘FINISTERE/2.5.83’ arrival cds. With contents. Since the 2nd Opium War in 1860, the French had stationed a small group of troops in Hong Kong. Photo HK$ 3,000 - 4,000 1372 1886 (21 Dec.) A cover to Ayer, USA, via S.S. San Pablo, bearing HK QV 10c green, tied by ‘B62’ Killer cancel in black, matching the ‘HONG KONG/21.12.85’ cds, Webb type D alongside, on reverse with ‘SAN FRANCISCO/PAID ALL/14.1’ transit in red, and ‘AYER/MASS/21.1.87’ arrival cds in large violet single ring. minor toning. Photo HK$ 800 - 1,100

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1373 1895 (28 June) An incoming England 2p slate stationery envelop to Hong Kong, tied by ‘LONDON’ cancel, on reverse with ‘SINGAPORE TO HONG KONG/21.7.95’ arrival cds, fine. Photo HK$ 500 - 700 1374 1895 (18 July) A cover to London, per ‘English Mail’ bearing surcharged 20c on 30c grey green on QV x 2, with Chinese char, tied by ‘HONG KONG’ cds, at the lower left bottom with the rare 38mm double ring’ BRITISH CONSULATE/ ANPING’ Lion and Unicorn design at the center black chop. On reverse with ‘LONDON19.8.95’ arrival cds in red. Center folded. Photo HK$ 18,000 - 22,000

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