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cover 1869 (4 Aug.) XU5 (slight staining) registered to England, headed "From Staff Sergt J.F. Pegg, Royal Artillery Hong Kong", countersigned by Commanding Officer, bearing 2c. and 8c. cancelled "B62" in black, showing oval "REGISTERED HONG KONG" and "REGISTERED/LONDON" (5.9) d.s. in red and, on reverse, despatch and arrival c.d.s. A rare and splendid franking - 2c. for soldier's concession + 8c. for registration. Photo

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cover 1869 (4 Aug.) XU5 (slight staining) registered to England, headed "From Staff Sergt J.F. Pegg, Royal Artillery Hong Kong", countersigned by Commanding Officer, bearing 2c. and 8c. cancelled "B62" in black, showing oval "REGISTERED HONG KONG" and "REGISTERED/LONDON" (5.9) d.s. in red and, on reverse, despatch and arrival c.d.s. A rare and splendid franking - 2c. for soldier's concession + 8c. for registration. Photo

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