cover 1872 (16 July) envelope to London "Pr French Packet" bearing 1863-71 30c. mauve tied by a fine strike of the thickest type "Y1" in blue and showing the rate mark "1/3" in red ink; the reverse bears fine strikes of Charles E. Leggatt & Co Forwarding Agent's cachet, the despatch c.d.s. in blue, Hong Kong and London c.d.s. Fine and attractive. Photo | Christie's

Lot 2297

2297

cover 1872 (16 July) envelope to London "Pr French Packet" bearing 1863-71 30c. mauve tied by a fine strike of the thickest type "Y1" in blue and showing the rate mark "1/3" in red ink; the reverse bears fine strikes of Charles E. Leggatt & Co Forwarding Agent's cachet, the despatch c.d.s. in blue, Hong Kong and London c.d.s. Fine and attractive. Photo

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cover 1872 (16 July) envelope to London "Pr French Packet" bearing 1863-71 30c. mauve tied by a fine strike of the thickest type "Y1" in blue and showing the rate mark "1/3" in red ink; the reverse bears fine strikes of Charles E. Leggatt & Co Forwarding Agent's cachet, the despatch c.d.s. in blue, Hong Kong and London c.d.s. Fine and attractive. Photo

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cover 1872 (16 July) envelope to London "Pr French Packet" bearing 1863-71 30c. mauve tied by a fine strike of the thickest type "Y1" in blue and showing the rate mark "1/3" in red ink; the reverse bears fine strikes of Charles E. Leggatt & Co Forwarding Agent's cachet, the despatch c.d.s. in blue, Hong Kong and London c.d.s. Fine and attractive. Photo