cover 1886 envelope from New York to India "Via Brindisi through Italy" and featuring a fine strike of unframed "MISSENT TO/YOKOHAMA. JAPAN" alongside U.S. 5c. tied by despatch duplex. The reverse with Yokohama, Hong Kong, Bombay and Madanapalle c.d.s., rare. Also 1885 3s. stationery card from Hiogo to Hamburg, cancelled by "K" cut into cork circle with a heavy strike of "TOO LATE" alongside with several transit marks via United States. (2). Photo | Christie's

Lot 1372

1372

cover 1886 envelope from New York to India "Via Brindisi through Italy" and featuring a fine strike of unframed "MISSENT TO/YOKOHAMA. JAPAN" alongside U.S. 5c. tied by despatch duplex. The reverse with Yokohama, Hong Kong, Bombay and Madanapalle c.d.s., rare. Also 1885 3s. stationery card from Hiogo to Hamburg, cancelled by "K" cut into cork circle with a heavy strike of "TOO LATE" alongside with several transit marks via United States. (2). Photo

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cover 1886 envelope from New York to India "Via Brindisi through Italy" and featuring a fine strike of unframed "MISSENT TO/YOKOHAMA. JAPAN" alongside U.S. 5c. tied by despatch duplex. The reverse with Yokohama, Hong Kong, Bombay and Madanapalle c.d.s., rare. Also 1885 3s. stationery card from Hiogo to Hamburg, cancelled by "K" cut into cork circle with a heavy strike of "TOO LATE" alongside with several transit marks via United States. (2). Photo