Lot 8147
1876: 2 similar covers from Malta to Yokohama (Basil Hall Chamberlain correspondence), franked with 1865/73, Great Britain 4 d. vermilion pl. 14, each tied by MALTA / A25 duplexes (Dec 11, 1875 and Jan 22, 1876 respectively), reverse with HONG KONG / MARINE SORTER / SINGAPORE TO HONG KONG datestamps in blue (Jan 12, 1876 and Feb 22, 1876) and struck on arrival with British P.O. in Yokohama cds's in black. Minor imperfections but a scarce pair.
