Lot# 5621

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

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Lot# 5621
Starting Price: 85,000 HK$
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1880 (Mar 23) Swatow to England cover,

f.w. QV 2c & 8c, tied by clear S2 obliterator, Hong Kong (Mar 24) transit and Rugby arrival cds. on reverse. This is the earliest decimal currency S2 cover, using 1863-79 issues instead of the new decimal surch. issues. Only 3 covers in record posted to Hong Kong. Extremely rare, especially in such nice condition. B.P.A. certificate attached.

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