1860 (circa) red silk pouch to Sir John Bowring, Hong Kong
cover The pouch bears a paper label bearing the address "To His Excellency Sir John Bowring K Doctor of Law and the Governor of Hong Kong etc. China" with further annotation "Care of Honourable Blundell Esq the Governor of P. W. Island, Malaccat & Singapore etc." and showing "Major King of Siam" handstruck seal in red. Photo
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cover The pouch bears a paper label bearing the address "To His Excellency Sir John Bowring K Doctor of Law and the Governor of Hong Kong etc. China" with further annotation "Care of Honourable Blundell Esq the Governor of P. W. Island, Malaccat & Singapore etc." and showing "Major King of Siam" handstruck seal in red. Photo