1862 (Feb. 12) New York N.Y. to Hong Kong, China, cover to Cornelius B. Gold, Bark Oriental in care of U.S. Consul, bearing 3¢ rose (65) and 24¢ red lilac (70) pair, each cancelled by red NYFM circular open grid cancel, red "New-York 'Paid' Feb 12" backstamp and magenta "46" credit rating, endorsed "Via Marseilles", red London Paid (2.24) transit cds and matching "1d" colonial credit handstamp, Hong Kong (4.11) arrival backstamp; 3¢ minute tear, right 24¢ defective, F.-V.F.; with 1990 P.F. certificate. Estimate  $500 - 750. The 51¢ British mail rate via Marseilles was effective December 1, 1861 to May 30, 1863. The 46¢ credit to Great Britain was for 16¢ transatlantic packet, 6¢ French transit and 24¢ British transit, with New York retaining 5¢ for U.S. postage. $0 (Image)