Lot no. 8140

1874: 1873/80, 1 s. green pl. 9, a superb marginal example with part imprint at top, used on cover to Yedo, Japan tied by neat 'Oban / 273' duplex (Sept 7) in black. Reverse with HONG KONG / MARINE SORTER / SINGAPORE TO HONG KONG datestamp (Oct 20) in black and British Post Office 'YOKOHAMA' datestamp (Nov 4) in blue. A delightful cover in outstanding quality.