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1870 MAIL LONDON TO YOKOHAMA, JAPAN 1s GREEN (SG117). Letter from London 30 Sep 1870, small tear at top to 'Mefsrs Chas. Thorel and Co, Yokohama, Japan' good used 1s green pl.4 (SG117) lettered BF, several short perforations, tied fine strike 'LONDON/103' duplex SP 30 70. On front manuscript 'Via Southampton' and stamp paying 1/4 oz - 1/2 oz rate. On reverse 'HONG KONG' date stamp NO 20 70 and 'YOKOHAMA' date stamp NO 28 70. Very scarce destination. (Ref 145376).
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