Los 8066
1856: 1 s. green, a fine example in a rich shade, ironed bend of no importance, used on 1861 cover endorsed 'via Marseilles' to Hong Kong, cancelled by Edinburgh / 131 duplex (June 25) in black. Handstruck '1d.' credit marking in red at left and reverse with Peebles despatch cds, London cds (June 26) and HONG KONG arrival (Aug 3) in black.
Provenance: John Sussex (Christie's 1987)
