Lot 1599
1599
cover CANTON: 1882 (30 Oct.) large envelope (218x93mm), opened out and addressed to Hong Kong, bears pair of 2c. rose cancelled "B62" with arrival c.d.s. alongside; the reverse bears a fair strike of "CUSTOMS/CANTON" type I c.d.s. with manuscript "30" in the date. An exceptionally early date for a cash cover. Photo

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cover CANTON: 1882 (30 Oct.) large envelope (218x93mm), opened out and addressed to Hong Kong, bears pair of 2c. rose cancelled "B62" with arrival c.d.s. alongside; the reverse bears a fair strike of "CUSTOMS/CANTON" type I c.d.s. with manuscript "30" in the date. An exceptionally early date for a cash cover. Photo