cover 1854 (7 July) Heard correspondence E.L. from Hong Kong to Canton showing on the face a superb strike of the unframed "POSTBOAT" handstamp in black; exceptionally rare, Webb having only recorded this example. Photo

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cover 1854 (7 July) Heard correspondence E.L. from Hong Kong to Canton showing on the face a superb strike of the unframed "POSTBOAT" handstamp in black; exceptionally rare, Webb having only recorded this example. Photo
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It is believed that the above handstamp was applied to correspondence which travelled by the steamers of the Hong Kong and Canton Steamboat Company

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