Great Britain and British Commonwealth Hong Kong & Treaty Ports
Sale No: 49
Lot No: 1120
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1871 (Sep 22) Cover from London to Hong Kong via Brindisi franked 3d + 1/-, backstamped superb "HONG-KONG / SINGAPORE TO / HONG-KONG / MARINE SORTER" (Proud D4, dated "OC / 24 2 / 71") applied on the P&O Ellora" (arrived at Hong Kong on Oct 30), opened out to display the backstamp, fine.
Opening GBP 200.00
Sold...GBP 160.00
Closed..Mar-10-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 160
Sale No: 49
Lot No: 1121
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Cat No: 43) each cancelled B62
1891 (Aug 18) Registered cover posted within Hong Kong bearing three 7c on 10c surcharges (S.G. 43) each cancelled B62, circular framed "R" and a Hong Kong c.d.s on the front, very fine and scarce. Photo on Page 182. (Image1)
Opening GBP 450.00
Sold...GBP 400.00
Closed..Mar-10-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 49
Lot No: 1123
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1946 (Sep 4) 25c Registration envelope size H sent by air mail to England, endorsed from "Sigmn M.J Edwards, H.K.S.W.C, HK" and headed "On Active Service", the postage therefore free, provisional type registration label with manuscript "F.P.O 127" and violet handstruck "P.O 127", the embossed stamp cancelled by Indian "F.P.O / No. 127" c.d.s. A scarce registration envelope used from the Indian F.P.O. Photo on Page 182. (Image1)
Opening GBP 600.00
Sold...GBP 500.00
Closed..Mar-10-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 500
Sale No: 49
Lot No: 1124
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1946 (Sep 9) 25c Registration envelope size H sent by air mail to England, endorsed from "Sigmn. M.J Edwards, H.K.S.W.C, H.K" and headed "Forces Mail to U.K / Duty Free Parcel. On Active Service", franked by India 3a strip of three and 1a pair, provisional type registration label handstamped violet "P.O. 127", the reverse bearing "Army Form W.5192A (Modified for India), H.M. Forces Overseas, Duty Free Concession for Gifts sent to the United Kingdom" (contents - silk scarf, value 10/-), the Indian stamps and embossed Hong Kong stamp all cancelled by Indian "F.P.O / No. 127" datestamps. A scarce use of India stamps on a Hong Kong registration envelope. Photo on Page 182. (Image1)
Opening GBP 600.00
Sold...GBP 1,300.00
Closed..Mar-10-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1300
Sale No: 49
Lot No: 1125
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1946 (Dec. 24) 25c Registration envelope size H sent by air mail to England, endorsed from "Sigmn M.J Edwards, H.K.S.W.C, Kowloon" and headed "On Active Service", the postage therefore free, red manuscript "91, F.P.O 127", the embossed stamp cancelled by Indian "F.P.O / No. 127" c.d.s, a late use of this F.P.O (recorded used in Hong Kong until December 29th). Also a 1947 (Feb 25) 25c size H registration envelope endorsed from Sigmn. Edwards and headed "On Active Service" franked 5c + 15c (3) all cancelled at Kowloon, the Hong Kong registration label handstamped "K". A scarce pair showing the differing 1938 and 1946 issue registration envelopes. (2).
Opening GBP 600.00
Sold...GBP 1,000.00
Closed..Mar-10-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1000
Sale No: 49
Lot No: 1126
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Cat No: Collection
1946 (Dec. 24) 25c Registration envelope size H sent by air mail to England, endorsed from "Sigmn M.J Edwards, H.K.S.W.C, Kowloon" and headed "On Active Service", the postage therefore free, red manuscript "160, F.P.O 127", the embossed stamp cancelled by Indian "F.P.O / No. 127" c.d.s, a late use of this F.P.O (recorded used in Hong Kong until December 29th). Also a 1947 (May 15) 25c size H registration envelope endorsed from Sigmn. Edwards and headed "On Active Service" franked 10c + 20c pair all cancelled at Kowloon; 1947 (Apr 2) stampless O.A.S cover from Aden to "Sgmn Edwards M.J, Special Wireless Centre, Kowloon, Hong Kong" with "No 11 R.A.F / POSTAL H.Q" c.d.s; and 1941 cover from USA to Edwards in England with enclosed letter and a signed Photo of a film star actress. A scarce group showing the differing 1938 and 1946 issue registration envelopes. (4).
