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Auction: 5018 - Stamps of Hong Kong & China
Lot: 1723

Hong Kong Mail of British Warships Serving on the China Station 1901 (12 Aug.) concessionary letter from a sergeant in the Royal Forces Hospital, addressed to Chesham and bearing 1900-01 4c. carmine tied by Victoria c.d.s. and showing the arrival c.d.s. on reverse. Attractive. Although soldiers stationed in Hong Kong were not entitled to the concessionary rate, it did extend to those in hospital. Major Richard Pratt collection. Photo Estimate HK$ 3,000-4,000

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HK$2,500