cover 1868 (5 June) entire from London to Yokohama bearing 1865-67 4d. and 1867-80 1/-, the reverse showing Hong Kong transit and Yokohama (British P.O.) arrival datestamps; crease crosses the adhesives but attractive. Also 1894 mourning envelope from London to Tokyo bearing 1887-92 2½d., the reverse with fine strike of the black "YOKOHAMA*JAPAN/MEIJI*27" c.d.s.; fine | Christie's

Lot 1058

1058

cover 1868 (5 June) entire from London to Yokohama bearing 1865-67 4d. and 1867-80 1/-, the reverse showing Hong Kong transit and Yokohama (British P.O.) arrival datestamps; crease crosses the adhesives but attractive. Also 1894 mourning envelope from London to Tokyo bearing 1887-92 2½d., the reverse with fine strike of the black "YOKOHAMA*JAPAN/MEIJI*27" c.d.s.; fine

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cover 1868 (5 June) entire from London to Yokohama bearing 1865-67 4d. and 1867-80 1/-, the reverse showing Hong Kong transit and Yokohama (British P.O.) arrival datestamps; crease crosses the adhesives but attractive. Also 1894 mourning envelope from London to Tokyo bearing 1887-92 2½d., the reverse with fine strike of the black "YOKOHAMA*JAPAN/MEIJI*27" c.d.s.; fine