cover 1892 (16 July) envelope registered "Via Vancouver" to Jamaica, bearing Koban 1883-92 5s. (4) and 1888-92 10s. pair and 20s. all cancelled with Kobe "MEIJI 25" double-ring d.s., the registration label cancelled with similar type for Yokohama and...
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Estimate: HK$8,000 - HK$10,000
ca. US$1,025 - US$1,282
Price realised: HK$6,325
ca. US$810
Lot number 2056,
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cover 1892 (16 July) envelope registered "Via Vancouver" to Jamaica, bearing Koban 1883-92 5s. (4) and 1888-92 10s. pair and 20s. all cancelled with Kobe "MEIJI 25" double-ring d.s., the registration label cancelled with similar type for Yokohama and arrival oval registered d.s.; the flap bears commercial handstamp of "A. DEATH & CO HIOGO" and the envelope with a few small faults though an attractive three colour franking to an unusual destination. Photo
Informations about the auction |
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| Auction house: | Christie's |
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| Title: | Auction 24.11.2001 |
| Date of the auction: | 24 Nov 2001 - 25 Nov 2001 |
| Address: |
Christie's Spink Hong Kong |
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