cover 1868 (19 Mar.) pale lemon entire letter to Nagasaki, Japan, bearing 1858-76 2d. plate 12, single, pair and strip of three, tied by fine strikes of a London duplex, Hong Kong transit c.d.s. of 6 May on reverse; two stamps with slight faults, otherwise fine. Most attractive. A scarce combination of adhesive and destination. Photo | Christie's

Lot 93

cover 1868 (19 Mar.) pale lemon entire letter to Nagasaki, Japan, bearing 1858-76 2d. plate 12, single, pair and strip of three, tied by fine strikes of a London duplex, Hong Kong transit c.d.s. of 6 May on reverse; two stamps with slight faults, otherwise fine. Most attractive. A scarce combination of adhesive and destination. Photo

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cover 1868 (19 Mar.) pale lemon entire letter to Nagasaki, Japan, bearing 1858-76 2d. plate 12, single, pair and strip of three, tied by fine strikes of a London duplex, Hong Kong transit c.d.s. of 6 May on reverse; two stamps with slight faults, otherwise fine. Most attractive. A scarce combination of adhesive and destination. Photo

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cover 1868 (19 Mar.) pale lemon entire letter to Nagasaki, Japan, bearing 1858-76 2d. plate 12, single, pair and strip of three, tied by fine strikes of a London duplex, Hong Kong transit c.d.s. of 6 May on reverse; two stamps with slight faults, otherwise fine. Most attractive. A scarce combination of adhesive and destination. Photo

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VAT rate of 17.5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer’s premium.