Lot# 9182
The 2023 Summer Auction - Sale 340 24th to 28th June 2023, Hong Kong
Lot# 9182
Starting Price: 2,000 HK$
Hammer Price: 7,000 HK$
1860 (May 25) entire letter sheet from England to Lieutenant Geoffrey Mairis of the British marines,
sent "via Marseilles", f.w. QV 2p and 6p, tied by barred 959 obliterator and Clifton cds. On reverse with Hong Kong (Jul 6) transit. Scarce early 8p officer concession rate example. On 26 Jul, the Anglo-French allied fleet headed to Taku Fort including the ship of Leutenant Geoffrey Mairis.