Ended on Monday, October 16, 2017 at 12:30 AM.

Br Hongkong: 1860. Envelope written from London addressed to 'Rev. C. J. Armistead, "H.M.S. Melville", Hong Kong, China

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Start of the sale:
Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at 9:50 AM
Item n°473596103
Sale ends:
Monday, October 16, 2017 at 12:30 AM
Lot:
#07373
Catalog:
16. October 2017 - ASIA
Estimated price:
between €650.00 and €650.00

1860. Envelope written from London addressed to 'Rev. C. J. Armistead, "H.M.S. Melville", Hong Kong, China ' bearing Great Britain SG 40, 1d rose-red and SG 66, 4d rose-carmine (2) tied by London duplex 'Ja 26 60' with m/s 'Rec 12 March 60' on face. Very scarce item paying the prepaid 9d ¼ oz rate via Marseille, Suez and Galle addressed to 'H.M.S. Melville' served from 1817 until 1857 when she was converted to a hospital ship stationed at Hong Kong during the second Opium War. The Rev. C.J. Armistead was her ships chaplain during the War.
This Lot is under the margin tax system (§25a UStG). The VAT (MWSt) is not displayed seperate on the bill.

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Br Hongkong: 1860. Envelope written from London addressed to 'Rev. C. J. Armistead, "H.M.S. Melville", Hong Kong, China

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