China, 1894 (7 Dec.) registered envelope to Monroe, Michigan via Tacoma, Washington (11.1.95) bearing Hong Kong 5c. blue strip of three and single, cancelled by “Customs/Kowloon” double-ring d.s., with another fine strike on reverse, and also by “Hong Kong/B” c.d.s. (7.12), showing framed “R/Hong Kong G.P.O./No. 272” h.s. adjacent, endorsed “J.K.” (J. Kirkwood, the Customs official at Kowloon), very fine and rare early example of registered mail from this Customs office. From the Elling O. Eide collection. Estimate HK$ 25,000 - 30,000 Lot condition Dealer InterAsia Auctions Auction Starting Price: 22000.00 HK$ (via Philasearch.com - China French PO)
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