cover 7c. on 10c. green variety antique "t" in "cents" cancelled (but not tied) by a faint strike of "B62" on an envelope to U.S.A. with 1891 (23 Mar.) Hong Kong despatch c.d.s. alongside; a little soiled but a scarce cover which shows incorrect use of the 7c. rate which was only to the U.K. after 1st March. S.G. 43a. Photo | Christie's

Sale 1147

Fine Stamps and Covers of Hong Kong, China and Japan

Hong Kong

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5 November 1996

Browse Sale

Lot 2080

cover 7c. on 10c. green variety antique ''t'' in ''cents'' cancelled (but not tied) by a faint strike of ''B62'' on an envelope to U.S.A. with 1891 (23 Mar.) Hong Kong despatch c.d.s. alongside; a little soiled but a scarce cover which shows incorrect use of the 7c. rate which was only to the U.K. after 1st March. S.G. 43a. Photo

Price realised

HKD 3,220

Estimate

HKD 2,000 - HKD 3,000

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cover 7c. on 10c. green variety antique "t" in "cents" cancelled (but not tied) by a faint strike of "B62" on an envelope to U.S.A. with 1891 (23 Mar.) Hong Kong despatch c.d.s. alongside; a little soiled but a scarce cover which shows incorrect use of the 7c. rate which was only to the U.K. after 1st March. S.G. 43a. Photo
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