U5 1870 (24 Oct.) blue U5 (218x90mm.) to London, marked "via Marseilles", bearing 96c. brownish grey centrally cancelled (not tied) "B62", showing red ink "3/-" (deleted) and "4/-" with, on reverse, clear Hong Kong c.d.s.; the U5 with unsightly self-adhesive tape stain at top and some creases at sides. A rare treble rate franking. Photo

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U5 1870 (24 Oct.) blue U5 (218x90mm.) to London, marked "via Marseilles", bearing 96c. brownish grey centrally cancelled (not tied) "B62", showing red ink "3/-" (deleted) and "4/-" with, on reverse, clear Hong Kong c.d.s.; the U5 with unsightly self-adhesive tape stain at top and some creases at sides. A rare treble rate franking. Photo

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