The 2023 Summer Auction - Sale 340 Day 4

1880 (Mar 23) Swatow to England cover,f.w. QV 2c & 8c, tied by clear S2 obliterator, Hong Kong (Mar 24) transit and Rugby arrival cds. on reverse. This is the earliest decimal currency S2 cover, using 1863-79 issues instead of the new decimal surch. issues. Only 3 covers in record posted to Hong Kong. Extremely rare, especially in such nice condition. B.P.A. certificate attached.