Lot# 9181

The 2023 Summer Auction - Sale 340   24th to 28th June 2023, Hong Kong

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Lot# 9181
Starting Price: 2,000 HK$
Hammer Price: 2,000 HK$
1860 (May 9) mourning cover from England to a major in the the 2nd Battalion 60th Rifles of Expeditionary Force in China,

f.w. QV 2p x 2 and 6c, tied by barred obliterator, along with Clifton cds. On reverse with London and Hong Kong (Jun 21) transit cds. Scarce early 8p officer concession rate example. The 2nd Battalion 60th Rifles took part in two critical warfares: The 3nd Battle of Taku Fort in Aug 1860 and the Battle of Palikao in Sep 1860.

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