Canton
cover 1835 (24 Mar.) entire letter from Russell & Co. to Frederick Huth & Co "pr Argyle" bearing a fine strike of the rare, straight line "CHINA" h.s. in red, reverse bears a faint strike of boxed "SHIP LETTER/SWANAGE" and London arrival which opens well for display; two vertical filing creases and stain at right, well clear of the handstamp. A fine and rare cover. Photo
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cover 1835 (24 Mar.) entire letter from Russell & Co. to Frederick Huth & Co "pr Argyle" bearing a fine strike of the rare, straight line "CHINA" h.s. in red, reverse bears a faint strike of boxed "SHIP LETTER/SWANAGE" and London arrival which opens well for display; two vertical filing creases and stain at right, well clear of the handstamp. A fine and rare cover. Photo
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Note: It is generally thought that the "CHINA" handstamp was applied in Canton or Macao. The first recorded is dated 1834 (9 Dec.) and this is the latest date.