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  • Lot# : 1193 Hongkong

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    Catalogue# : 36+37a
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    1884 (Oct 14): Registered cover endorsed "per S.S. City of Rio de Janeiro" mailed to Halifax, Canada franked by unusual combination of 1882 10 c. mauve and 1884 10 c. green each cancelled by "B62" obliterator, with circular "R" at left and "Hong Kong" despatch alongside. Reverse with seal cut out and Boston and Halifax markings (Nov 18 and Nov 19). An unusual franking. Cert. E. Diena (1977). Note: The UPU 10 cent rate was valid from February 18, 1880 until Jan 1, 1891.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 450 CHF