Lot 1543
1900 (Jun. 29) Hong Kong to Portsmouth, N.H., "Hong Kong" c.d.s. on legal size naval cover with handstamped violet "U.S.S. 'Oregon' Official Business" penalty corner card, addressed to the Naval Station at Portsmouth, bearing Hong Kong 10¢ stamp tied by c.d.s., blue crayon "10" partially under stamp, Boston Aug. 9 and Portsmouth Aug. 9 backstamps, Very Fine, rare Naval penalty mailing during the Boxer Rebellion via the Hong Kong post.
Estimate 500 - 750
The U.S.S. Oregon was on duty during the Boxer Rebellion in Hong Kong and Taku.
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