Covers and Cancellations
cover 1893 large, stampless envelope (275x127mm) from the United States Consulate in Hong Kong, addressed to The Collector of Customs, Washington, per "S.S. Belgie" and shows "U.S.CHARGE 20 CENTS/TO COLLECT" with pair of U.S. 10c. Postage Dues cancelled by blue crayon, reverse with Consulate seal and U.S. transit c.d.s.; some crumpling around edges, nevertheless a very early and scarce example pf Diplomatic Bag Mail

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cover 1893 large, stampless envelope (275x127mm) from the United States Consulate in Hong Kong, addressed to The Collector of Customs, Washington, per "S.S. Belgie" and shows "U.S.CHARGE 20 CENTS/TO COLLECT" with pair of U.S. 10c. Postage Dues cancelled by blue crayon, reverse with Consulate seal and U.S. transit c.d.s.; some crumpling around edges, nevertheless a very early and scarce example pf Diplomatic Bag Mail

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