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Auction: 9020 - Stamps & Covers of the World
Lot: 508

China 1858 (25 May) envelope "From 30th. Co. Alfred Cooper H.M.L.I. City of Canton China May 25th. 1858" to England, countersigned by the Commanding Officer and bearing G.B. 1d. "Stars" cancelled at London with "30" obliterator, the reverse with London (19.7) and Birmingham (20.7) c.d.s. A rare item from the Canton Rebellion. B.P.A. Certificate (1991). Photo Estimate £ 1,000-1,200 Note: The Royal Marines Light Infantry was heavily involved in the capture and occupation of the city of Canton. The newly arrived Brigade of Marines entered Canton on 5 January 1858 following a naval bombardment of the city

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