Lot# 5773

The 2022 Winter Auction - Sale 339   17th to 20th December 2022, Hong Kong

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Lot# 5773
Starting Price: 8,500 HK$
Hammer Price: 8,500 HK$
1844 entire letter sheet sent from Macau (8.6 ) to Old Rain, GB ( 19.9 ) 1 of early 4 times before P&O extended to Hong Kong. Cover carried by HMS Driver from HK to Bombay. Long 19 days voyage by EIC Sesostris Bombay to Aden (Typically 9-12 days, delayed apparently due to heavy monsoon). Oriental detained 11 days waiting for mail from Bombay.
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