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

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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
Stamp of Great Britain » 1854-1900 Postal History of the Perforated Line Engraved and Surface Printed Issues 1860 (May 25) Entire to HMS Chesapeake in Hong Kong, China, the flagship of the British China Squadron during the 2nd Opium war
Stamp of Great Britain » 1854-1900 Postal History of the Perforated Line Engraved and Surface Printed Issues 1860 (May 25) Entire to HMS Chesapeake in Hong Kong, China, the flagship of the British China Squadron during the 2nd Opium war
Stamp of Great Britain » 1854-1900 Postal History of the Perforated Line Engraved and Surface Printed Issues 1860 (May 25) Entire to HMS Chesapeake in Hong Kong, China, the flagship of the British China Squadron during the 2nd Opium war
Stamp of Great Britain » 1854-1900 Postal History of the Perforated Line Engraved and Surface Printed Issues 1860 (May 25) Entire to HMS Chesapeake in Hong Kong, China, the flagship of the British China Squadron during the 2nd Opium war

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

Great Britain » 1854-1900 Postal History of the Perforated Line Engraved and Surface Printed Issues
Prix réalisé
400 GBP
Estimation
400 – 600 GBP
Date de vente
Fri 9 Dec 2022 at 10:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description

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.

Vente aux enchères
Autumn Auction Series 2022
Catalogue
Great Britain & British Empire

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