Lot no. 8056

1875/79: 20 pfe. blue, single example tied to 1880 cover, repaired opening tear away from adhesive, addressed to Captain of the British brig 'Pelham' at 'Canton Bund, Shanghai', tied by boxed BRAKE / ZOLL VEREIN datestamp (May 7) in black. Reverse with 'Napoli' (May 11) and 'Hong Kong' (June 20) transit datestamps.