£220
CHINA - MAIL TO CANTON DURING THE 2nd OPIUM WAR;9 Dec. 1859 env. (flap torn; with contents) to 'Heights of Canton' franked 6d Lilac, 2d Blue & 1d Red (perf defect) tied to front or each other by Clifton duplexes and with London and Hong Kong cds on rear. Addressed to Liet Geoffrey Mairis RMLI whilst in action during the 2nd Opium War (1857-60). Uncommon Marseilles rate mail to an officer. Illustrated in The Royal Marines at page 44Cross Reference: CHINA
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