Lot# 6154

The 2026 June Auction - Sale 347 (June 20 - June 23, 2026)   June 20 - June 23 2026, Hong Kong

bearing QV 2c (wing margin) & 8c, tied by clear S2 obliterator, along with Swatow cds., on reverse with Hong Kong transit
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Lot# 6154
Starting Price: 65,000 HK$
1880 (Mar23) Swatow to England cover,

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

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