1/14/2014

Hong Kong, 1941 Centenary set of six on registered airmail...





Hong Kong, 1941 Centenary set of six on registered airmail cacheted first day cover from William E. Jones, the designer of the issue, to his wife in Mayborough, Australia (18.3.41), cancelled by “Kowloon/Hong Kong” c.d.s., with annotation on the reverse “With the designer’s compliments! William E. Jones, Australia 9.7.46” (as Mr. Jones had been interned during the Occupation and had not seen his wife until then), fine to very fine. S.G. 163-168. Estimate HK$ 1,200 - 1,500 Lot condition Dealer InterAsia Auctions Auction Starting Price: 1100.00 HK$ (via Philasearch.com - Hongkong, SG 163-168)



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