145393 1870 MAIL LONDON TO YOKOHAMA, JAPAN 6d MAUVE (SG109) X TWO, 4d VERMILION (SG94) AND 1d PL.129 (SG43).

1870 MAIL LONDON TO YOKOHAMA, JAPAN 6d MAUVE (SG109) X TWO, 4d VERMILION (SG94) AND 1d PL.129 (SG43). Entire letter from London May 20 1870 to 'Ch. Thorel and Co, Yokohama' endorse 'Marseilles' with fine horizontal pair 6d mauve pl.8 (SG109) lettered DB DC, 4d vermilion pl.11 (SG94) lettered JG and 1d pl.129 (SG43) lettered BA tied good to fine strikes 'LONDON/103' duplex MY 20 70. The penny slightly oxidised and this and 4d filing fold affects. On reverse 'HONG/KONG' date stamp JU 28 70. Stamps paying the ¼-½ oz 1s 4d rate and 1d late fee. A rare three coloured combination to Japan. (Ref 145393).