cover 1850 (27 Sep.) wrapper addressed to London "Via Southampton" with Reynsaan company h.s. plus boxed "Pr Steamer/Overland" in red, a poor strike of "SHIP LETTER/VICTORIA" in black and rated "1/4" in black ink, the flap (which opens for display) shows a fine strike of the Canton type 2 c.d.s. (the first day of use recorded by Webb) with Hong Kong and London c.d.s.; part of flap missing, very attractive. Photo

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cover 1850 (27 Sep.) wrapper addressed to London "Via Southampton" with Reynsaan company h.s. plus boxed "Pr Steamer/Overland" in red, a poor strike of "SHIP LETTER/VICTORIA" in black and rated "1/4" in black ink, the flap (which opens for display) shows a fine strike of the Canton type 2 c.d.s. (the first day of use recorded by Webb) with Hong Kong and London c.d.s.; part of flap missing, very attractive. Photo

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