Lot no. 8109

1863: Cover to Shanghai, China endorsed 'French Closed Mail' franked by single 1861 30 c. orange (Scott 71) tied by segmented cork cancel in black, with fine circular 'BOSTON AM. PKT. 27 PAID' datestamp (Dec 27) in red and framed 'P.D.' in red. 'Et. Unis Serv. Br.' transit in black and reverse with Paris cds (Dec 24) and 'SHANG-HAI / BAU. FRANCAIS' arrival datestamp (Feb 18, 1864) in black. The thin paper envelope with strengthening at edges. Cert. Jakubek (1990). The building of H.Fogg & Co. was located next to the early Shanghai Club, the most exclusive club in Shanghai (see photo – Building of H.Fogg & Co. on the left, Shanghai Club on the centre-right).