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Lot# 4241 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 4241 Macau

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    1844 (Feb 23): Entire letter from Batavia to Heard & Co in Canton endorsed 'per Mischief', struck on arrival with superb strike of large circular "BRITISH GOVERNMENT AGENCY OFFICE / MACAO" in red (Frazao MAC BPPP2). The entire internally docketed 'Rec'd 1 April'. An extremely rare entire - this marking being the earliest of the very few recorded.rnProvenance: Collection Grant Glassco, RL, London, 25-27 Nov 1969, lot 1416.
    Starting bid : 3,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 13,500.00 CHF