Lot 70354 – 1860 (May 25) Entire to HMS Chesapeake in Hong Kong, China, the flagship of the British China Squadron during the 2nd Opium war

1860 (May 25) Entire to HMS Chesapeake in Hong Kong, China, the flagship of the British China Squadron during the 2nd Opium war, franked with 1d red (S.G.40), 2d blue pl.8 (S.G.45) and 6d lilac (S.G.69) tied by London sideways “W /12” duplex cancels, with text inside reading “I was very much pleased at hearing that you had volunteered for China and I wish you every success. I don’t wish for war, but if it comes to your probability(?) of surprise will make up for it.”, very fine and attractive franking.