1871 (Dec 1), stampless folded business letter from London to Yokohama, "via Brindisi" with manuscript rate marking and red "Lombard Street/A/PAID/DE 1 71" c.d.s. Reverse shows "Benecke, Scuchay & Co/1 Dec 1871/London" firm chop, "Hong Kong/C/JA 13/72" transit and blue "Yokohama/A/JA 23/72" receiver. Fresh and Very Fine, rare. Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000.
the michael ruggiero collection of japan early mail via foreign offices in japan: british offices |