Auction #693 - Flagship US, British and Worldwide Stamps and Postal History

Used to China (Canton) in 1858. 1857, Queen Victoria, 4d rose, Large Garter watermark, horizontal pair, used with 1d red, both tied by "Liverpool JA 4 1858" spoon cancel with "466", on folded letter datelined "New York 22 December 1857" to Canton China; manuscript "via Marseilles" at lower left; Hong Kong and red London backstamps; a few perfs of the 1d red folded over the top edge, otherwise Very Fine.
Scott 26. SG 66a.
Estimate $300 - 400

9d paid the 1 January 1857 to 28 June 1861 rate for ½ oz. via France. The folded letter has hand carried to Liverpool so there were no postal charges for this portion of the trip.