141619 1885 MAIL HELSTON, CORNWALL TO HONG KONG WITH 1D LILAC (SG172) X 2 , 3D LILAC (SG191) WITH 'V CROWN R/FOUND OPEN AND OFFICIALLY SEALED' RESEALING LABEL.

1885 MAIL HELSTON, CORNWALL TO HONG KONG WITH 1D LILAC (SG172) X 2 , 3D LILAC (SG191) WITH 'V CROWN R/FOUND OPEN AND OFFICIALLY SEALED' RESEALING LABEL. Fine envelope from Helston in Cornwall to 'C B Vyvyan Esq, The Buffs, Hong Kong' with 1d lilac (SG172) x 2 and fine 3d lilac (SG191) lettered QF tied fine strikes 'HELSTON' squared circles AU 13 85. Envelope undelivered with return address in Cornwall written on front in red ink. On reverse 'HONG.KONG' date stamps SP 16 and SP 17 85 and envelope re-sealed with fine 'V CROWN R/FOUND OPEN AND OFFICIALY SEALED' label which is tied fine strike 'HELSTON' squared circle AU 13 85. Also on reverse 'HELSTON' date stamp OC 22 85 when returned to sender. (Ref 141619).