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Auction: 5018 - Stamps of Hong Kong & China
Lot: 1709

Hong Kong Postal History Incoming Mail 1848 (19 Sep.) large part wrapper addressed to Hong Kong "Overland Mail via Southampton" bearing G.B. 1847-54 Embossed 1/- pale green, die 1, just touched to large margins and tied by "468" numeral of Liverpool; the flap, which opens well for display with Liverpool despatch, London transit and Hong Kong type 9 arrival c.d.s.; an appealing and scarce franking. Major Richard Pratt collection. Photo Estimate HK$ 3,000-4,000

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