£550
1d CONCESSION RATE FROM HONG KONG DURING THE 2ND OPIUM WAR; 14 Dec. 1860 env. (light stains) to Basingstoke 'From James Claridge R.M.L.I./Hong Kong 14 Decr 1860' franked 1d Red tied by London '63' barred numeral cancel and Basingstoke arrival cds at lower right. Scarce 1d concession rate following the capture of Peking the month prior. Attractive. Illustrated in The Royal Marines (2006) at page 45. Cross Reference: HONG KONG, MILITARY - PENNY CONCESSION RATES
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