Lot 186
1866 (Feb. 26) New York to Hong Kong, China, dateline on folded letter with blue handstamp New York return address, bearing 30¢ orange (71) pair and single along with 10¢ green (68) and two 3¢ rose (65) singles tied by matching New York foreign mail segmented cancellations, endorsed "Steamer Canada", indistinct red N. York Br. Pkt. c.d.s., magenta "96" credit, red "London Paid 18 MR 66" transit c.d.s. and matching large scroll "2" handstamp, Hong Kong backstamp; refolded along top edge affecting stamps, edge separations, Fine usage; double the 53¢ British mail rate via Marseilles.
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