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  • Lot# : 2350 Hongkong

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    1864: Prepaid stampless cover with GLATZ despatch cds (14/10) addressed to Passenger on board the Hamburg Barque 'Else' care of the Hamburg Consul in Hong Kong, China; endorsed 'paid (frei)' and 'via England'. Struck with violet 'P.D.' and manuscript crayon '14¼' (silver groschen) and thence with 'London / Paid' datestamp (17/10) in red and handstruck '1d.' charge marking. Reverse with minor flap fault but with fine HONG KONG arrival datestamp (Dec 10) struck in blue. An unusual cover to a most unusual destination.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF