Hong Kong
Lot 179 Hong Kong
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Hong Kong, Bush Halstead & Co., Hong Kong (Forwarded by). Red oval handstamp on reverse of 1844 folded letter to Boston, Mass. in care of Harnden & Co. in Liverpool, with "Hong Kong, Au 26, 1844" cds alongside, front with manuscript "58" and "1/-" ratings and circular "Harnden & Co., of Liverpool, Have Paid Postage...To Be Collected 2/-, Harnden & Co. of U.S." express handstamp; small backflap tear affecting forwarder handstamp, Very Fine. Estimate; $750 - 1,000
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Lot 179 Hong Kong
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Hong Kong, Bush Halstead & Co., Hong Kong (Forwarded by). Red oval handstamp on reverse of 1844 folded letter to Boston, Mass. in care of Harnden & Co. in Liverpool, with "Hong Kong, Au 26, 1844" cds alongside, front with manuscript "58" and "1/-" ratings and circular "Harnden & Co., of Liverpool, Have Paid Postage...To Be Collected 2/-, Harnden & Co. of U.S." express handstamp; small backflap tear affecting forwarder handstamp, Very Fine. Estimate; $750 - 1,000