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Early to Mid-18th Century Letter, an attractive item, on handmade mulberry paper measuring in full approximately 8 x 13
inches (204 x 330 mm), with address here at top left; the paper still showing evidence of the multiple folds required to fit it into the foot postman's official bamboo carrying case (the letter's "sent" size approximately 105 x 70 mm); black seal
holds down the three strips of paper used to tie the letter closed (prior to addressing, as that text crosses one of the strips); text appears slightly truncated at right but don't quote us on that; a few natural voids in the paper, otherwise sound
and a wonderful early postal history item, Very Fine. (Image1) (Image2)
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Est. HK$2,000-3,000
Selling for...HK$1,000.00
Will close during Public Auction |