Hong Kong. Postal History. Anglo-French Accountancy Marks. 1857-70: FR.2f16c: 1863 (9 Oct.) outer wrapper to Hong Kong from Hamburg “pr Overland mail via Marseilles”. The front bears a good strike of the Franco-German accountancy mark “TT38” which is clear of the other markings, rated “2/6” with “hamburg th 7 t” despatch c.d.s. and French transit in red and used in combination with a clear strike of the Anglo-French type L accountancy handstamp in black. The reverse with Marseilles transit c.d.s. (12.10) and Hong Kong arrival c.d.s. in blue (26.11); two vertical folding creases as usual. Carried on the British packet ‘Vestis’ from Marseilles to Hong Kong. A rare combination. Webb RRR. Photo This accountancy mark was applied on unpaid letters to or from the United Kingdom or carried by British packet via France (when being sent to or from non-British origins in Asia).Under the prevailing Articles of Postal Convention on 1 July 1860, letter exchange at the 2f.16c. bulk rate were charged postage due based on 5d. per half ounce British internal postage, plus 5d. per quarter ounce owed to France. This letter weighing the double rate of 1 ounce (note the “2” in blue crayon), requiring 10d. for Britain and 20d. for France, making the 2.6d. rate.. . The earliest recorded use of this accountancy mark was in August 1863. For incoming mails to the Far East there are around ten of this type L covers sent between 1863 and 1865, most to Hong Kong. This cover is early use of this marking
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