Auction #23

Hoihow, 1897 (May 29), cover sent to La Crosse, WI, lovely missionary cover franked by 10¢ Hong Kong Queen Victoria issue, tied by 1 of 2 choice strikes of "Hoihow/C/MY 29/97" c.d.s.'s (Webb Type D), with reverse showing "Hong Kong/A/MY 31/97" transit, "Vancouver/NT/JU 30/97/B.C." transit and La Crosse JUL 5 arrival; minor, expected usage wrinkles, Fine to Very Fine with the strikes being outstanding, a lovely and rare cover; Pearson rarity: RR (10 or fewer known).
Estimate HK$ 10,000 - 15,000.