HONG KONG

HONG KONG HONG KONG: 1865 (MY 12) Envelope to England, readdressed to Ireland, endorsed ‘Via Marseille’, franked 1864 24c. green which paid the rate via Southampton, instead of 32c. via Marseille, hence handstamped in blue DEFICIENT POSTAGE / COLONY’S SHARE OFFINE, later erased and substituted ‘Short Paid Send Via S’ (Southampton), redirected from Dover (arrival backstamp) to Ireland with CURRAGH CAMP backstamp, some wear to the cover and adhesive, still a rare and interesting postal history item. Ex Connaught (Bodily)

HONG KONG: 1865 (MY 12) Envelope to England, readdressed to Ireland, endorsed ‘Via Marseille’, franked 1864 24c. green which paid the rate via Southampton, instead of 32c. via Marseille, hence handstamped in blue DEFICIENT POSTAGE / COLONY’S SHARE OFFINE, later erased and substituted ‘Short Paid Send Via S’ (Southampton), redirected from Dover (arrival backstamp) to Ireland with CURRAGH CAMP backstamp, some wear to the cover and adhesive, still a rare and interesting postal history item. Ex Connaught (Bodily)

Covers and stamps / Hong Kong

£1295