Hong Kong, 1847 (Mar. 29) Hong Kong, China to Batavia, Netherland East Indies. Folded cover from Olyphant & Co. with "Hong-Kong, 29 MR, 1847" double-arc backstamp and red "Paid-at-Hong-Kong" crown handstamp and red manuscript "4/-" rating, endorsed "via Singapore", bold red "Anjer, Zeebrief, Franco" oval handstamp and manuscript "240" rating; some ink erosion, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate; $750 - 1,000.
A RARE 1847 HONG KONG, CHINA TO NETHERLAND EAST INDIES USE. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)