1859 (Feb. 20) Baltimore, Md. to Hong Kong, China, folded letter endorsed "Via Marseilles" and with "Baltimore Md. Feb 20 1860" cds, red "Paid" h.s. and red crayon "5", "Boston Br. Pkt. Feb 22" backstamp, London backstamp and manuscript "1/8" 1s8d debit to Hong Kong, Hong Kong (4.22) arrival backstamp, Very Fine. Estimate  $300 - 400. Letter endorsed for British route via Marseille. London debit consisted of 8d transatlantic, 6d British transit, and 6d French transit fees. British had not yet started 1d colonial credit to Hong Kong so full 1s8d debited. Letter carried by P&O steamers "Valetta" from Marseilles to Alexandria, "Nubia" from Suez to Galle, Ceylon, and "Singapore" from Galle to Hong Kong. $0 (Image)