Lot 50540 – 1859 Military letter to Canton, China, bearing two 1855 4d plus 1d ‘star’ for the 9d rate, tied by “1” duplexes of Aberdeen.
Lot 50540 – 1859 Military letter to Canton, China, bearing two 1855 4d plus 1d ‘star’ for the 9d rate, tied by “1” duplexes of Aberdeen.
Great Britain » 1854-1900 Postal History of the Perforated Line Engraved and Surface Printed Issues
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Price realised
170 GBP
Estimate
200 – 300 GBP
Auction date
Thu 20 Jun 2024 at 10:30 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1859 Military letter to Canton, China, bearing two 1855 4d (one defective) plus 1d ‘star’ for the 9d rate, tied by “1” duplexes of Aberdeen. Re-addressed and forwarded to Benares, Bengal with London, Hong Kong, Calcutta and Benares strikes on reverse. An attractive and well-travelled cover.
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