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Auction: CSS22 - Fine Stamps and Covers of China and Hong Kong
Lot: 2913

Hong Kong Treaty Ports
Shanghai
1885 (2 Dec.) Tata gusseted, linen-backed envelope to Bombay "Per Str. 'Ranenna'" bearing 1863-71 30c. mauve, 1880 48c, brown and 1882-96 2c. carmine and 10c. green each cancelled/tied by fine strikes of type Ci c.d.s., the reverse with Hong Kong c.d.s. and Bombay arrival (28.12) and red wax seals; some light peripheral wear and 2c. with blunt corner. A very appealing, high value, four-colour franking being nine times rate. Photo

Sold for
HK$40,000