Auction 220 (part 1): EUROPE & OVERSEAS

1863: Stampless cover at quadruple rate ('4' in mss. at upper left) mailed from Shanghai to Munich, Bavaria endorsed 'per Overland Mail via Marseille' struck on reverse with British P.O. SHANGHAE cds (Nov 24) in black, transit cds of HONG KONG in blue (Nov 28) and struck in Hong Kong with scarce Anglo-French Accountancy marking 'GB / 1F 22 4/10 c.' in blue (Van der Linden fig. 1589). Circular 'Poss. Ang. V. Suez / Marseille' entry marking in red on front (Jan 7, 1864) with reverse showing 'München' arrival in black (Jan 9). A fine and rare cover.
Catalogue 220: Europe & Overseas