Lot no. 8077

1864: Entire letter at double rate + 1d. Late Fee from London (June 27) to Hong Kong endorsed 'via Marseilles', franked by 1858 1 d. red pl. 79 with contemporary rounded corner, 1862/64 4 d, vermilion, hair lines in a pair and 1 s. green in a vertical pair all tied by London '6' numeral obliterators. Manuscript '2' (pence) on front for Hong Kong credit and reverse with HONG KONG arrival cds (Aug 5) in blue.