Tradition und Erfahrung in klassischer Philatelie seit 1919

Losnr. 450 - 284.-290. Auktion

  • Losnr. : 450 Hongkong

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    Hongkong Treaty Ports 1849 (Feb 26): Envelope with full content, written from 'H.M.S. Arab, Whampoa' and dated '24th Feb 1849', addressed to Clonee, Ireland, carried on the paddle steamer 'S.S. Canton' from Whampoa to Hongkong with "HONG KONG" transit (Feb 26) transit cds on reverse and "SHIP LETTER / VICTORIA HONGKONG" two-line handstamp on front, rated '1/4' in manuscript with 4 d. private ship from Canton to Hongkong and 1 s. to the United Kingdom. Reverse with London transit (April 24) cds in red and CLONEE arrival (April 26) cds in blue. A fine and fresh cover, the earliest known date of the Victoria Ship Letter handstamp, Webb gives March 29, 1849 as the first date.
    Ausruf : 400 CHF
    Zuschlag : 650 CHF