Lot no. 8048

1868: Rouletted 1 gr. rose, 2 gr. blue and 5 gr. olive-brown, all used on 1868 cover from Berlin to Hong Kong endorsed 'via Triest per Überland Post', tied by Berlin datestamps (July 2) in blue. Manuscript '7 Wfr.' (weiter franco 7 groschen) at base and reverse with oval 'Triest' transit cds (July 4) and extremely rare circular 'HONG KONG & SINGAPORE / MARINE SORTER / B' handstamp in black (acc. to Webb 7 covers recorded). The envelope with some scuffing and slight repairs with manuscript docketing of receipt on reverse (Aug 20). Cert. Mehlmann (2016).