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Auction: CSS60 - Fine Stamps of China and Hong Kong
Lot: 5702

Hong Kong Treaty Ports
Canton
Mail to the United Kingdom
1837 (29 Dec.) Huth entire letter sent to London per "John O Gaunt", rated at "4/8" in black ink; there is a faint and part strike of straight-line "ship letter" struck in black and manuscript endorsement of the forwarding agent, H, Hathaway, Canton and a good strike of London arrival c.d.s. (30.4) in red; two heavy vertical filing creases and some soiling. An interesting cover

Sold for
HK$2,600

Starting price
HK$2000