cover 1883 (15 Aug.) XU5 to New York (23.9 arrival) via Hong Kong (17.8), bearing CA 10c. dull mauve, neatly tied by crisp "D27" killer and with "AMOY" despatch c.d.s. adjacent. Extremely rare on cover, and a highlight when originally offered in the Sir Percival David sale. Photo

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cover 1883 (15 Aug.) XU5 to New York (23.9 arrival) via Hong Kong (17.8), bearing CA 10c. dull mauve, neatly tied by crisp "D27" killer and with "AMOY" despatch c.d.s. adjacent. Extremely rare on cover, and a highlight when originally offered in the Sir Percival David sale. Photo

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