cover 1869 (7 June) envelope from Hong Kong to Swatow "per 'Kwang Tung'", bearing 1863-71 2c. (2) and 4c. cancelled by "B62" in black and showing a light strike of straight-line (type B) arrival c.d.s. at left, the reverse with despatch c.d.s. and a good strike of Smith & Archer & Co forwarding agent's cachet; the envelope with a small tear at right from opening; very scarce. Photo | Christie's

Lot 2282

2282

cover 1869 (7 June) envelope from Hong Kong to Swatow "per 'Kwang Tung'", bearing 1863-71 2c. (2) and 4c. cancelled by "B62" in black and showing a light strike of straight-line (type B) arrival c.d.s. at left, the reverse with despatch c.d.s. and a good strike of Smith & Archer & Co forwarding agent's cachet; the envelope with a small tear at right from opening; very scarce. Photo

Swatow

cover 1869 (7 June) envelope from Hong Kong to Swatow "per 'Kwang Tung'", bearing 1863-71 2c. (2) and 4c. cancelled by "B62" in black and showing a light strike of straight-line (type B) arrival c.d.s. at left, the reverse with despatch c.d.s. and a good strike of Smith & Archer & Co forwarding agent's cachet; the envelope with a small tear at right from opening; very scarce. Photo

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cover 1869 (7 June) envelope from Hong Kong to Swatow "per 'Kwang Tung'", bearing 1863-71 2c. (2) and 4c. cancelled by "B62" in black and showing a light strike of straight-line (type B) arrival c.d.s. at left, the reverse with despatch c.d.s. and a good strike of Smith & Archer & Co forwarding agent's cachet; the envelope with a small tear at right from opening; very scarce. Photo