Lot 50968 – 1881 Printed envelope with enclosed letter, from the « Consulate of the United States of America/BANGKOK – SIAM »

1881 Printed envelope with enclosed letter, from the « Consulate of the United States of America/BANGKOK – SIAM » addressed to Messers. Kenea & Lane, Eds. « Journal », La Cygne – Kansas, U.S. of America, cover sent from Hong Kong and franked 10c violet and tied by « B62 » numeral with « HONG KONG/C/JY.15.81 » cds, with red « SAN FRANCISCO » transit bs, stamp with light horiz. crease, very fine and a very rare consular usage, showpiece.Note: The enclosed letter is unsigned, however, the sender is likely to be General John Adms Halderman the Consul General.