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1879 (22 Jan.) An incoming cover from England addressed to Pagoda Anchorage, Foochow. Bearing 1873-80 QV 6d grey, plate
no. 15 MH, tied by unclear killer postmark. On reverse with 'SALTAS' cds and 'SINGAPORE TO HONG-KONG/MR 3 79' transit.
Small cover faults, otherwise fine. Photo
HK$ 3,500 - 4,000
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1883 A stampless cover from Shanghai to Bombay, India via English merchant ship, with content of ordering the opium, a good
reference of the opium trade. Photo
HK$ 800 - 1,000
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1885 An opened cover from Customs Shanghai to USA, on front bearing USA 10c brown, tied by bold chop in black, alongside
'SHANGHAI' US.P.O cancellation, on reverse with 'CUSTOMS.ICHANG/AU 22 85' and 'CUSTOMS/SHANGHAI/28 AUG 85'
transits, re-franked Large Dragon 3cds brown red, tied by fake 'Ichang' seal chop, a nice copy of the fake item for reference.
Photo
HK$ 5,000 - 6,000
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1878 (7 Nov.) An incoming cover from England addressed to Naval School, Foochow. Bearing Red Penny 1d strip of 3, plate
no. GI-GK tied by 'SCORRIER" and high value 1s green, tied by 'B05' cancellation. On reverse with 'SINGAPORE TO HONG-
KONG/DE 8 78' transit, part of flap missing, small cover faults, otherwise fine. Photo
HK$ 3,500 - 4,000