MACAU

Covers and stamps / Macau

MACAU: 1883 (May 1): Small envelope to Lisbon, showing on reverse very fine “PAGO / EM / MACAO" Crowned Circle in black, with double-ring "Crown / MACAO" eds plus LISBON arrival cds (June 11), on front framed "PER FR. PACKET" handstamp. Envelope a little trimmed at top, couple small light ink marks and very slight ageing on address panel, opened out for display. A fine, late usage of the very rare crowned circle on envelope unusually carried to Europe by French packet rather than P&O Steamer. A neat and splendid exhibition item. Provenance: Interasia sale 10, lot 1804