Lot 608
1859, 10¢ green, type V (35), Single tied by Boston PAID grid on 1860 folded letter to Hong Kong, China, paying double the special Hong Kong rate by British packet open mail, 3s2p due boldly written in pen, postmarked "Boston Br. Pkt., Aug 18" exchange office c.d.s. on reverse along with London transit (Sep 8) and Hong Kong receiver (Oct 29); Very Fine and very scarce.
Estimate 400 - 500
Provenance: "Patrick Henry"
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| Realized $725 |
