cover 4c. grey used with 1864 CC perf. 14 12c. on 1870 (23 Aug.) entire from Canton to France, both cancelled "B62", showing framed "P.D." in black, unframed "P.P." in red, "POSS. AN. V. SUEZ/MARSEILLE" octagonal d.s. (8.10) and, on reverse, Hong Kong (25.8) and arrival (9.10) c.d.s.; the 4c. with light stain at top right corner, nevertheless a remarkable franking with Webb only recording four covers bearing this 4c. Photo

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cover 4c. grey used with 1864 CC perf. 14 12c. on 1870 (23 Aug.) entire from Canton to France, both cancelled "B62", showing framed "P.D." in black, unframed "P.P." in red, "POSS. AN. V. SUEZ/MARSEILLE" octagonal d.s. (8.10) and, on reverse, Hong Kong (25.8) and arrival (9.10) c.d.s.; the 4c. with light stain at top right corner, nevertheless a remarkable franking with Webb only recording four covers bearing this 4c. Photo

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