1872 MAIL EDINBURGH TO JAPAN 1s GREEN (SG117) 3d ROSE (SG103). Envelope, minor imperfections Edinburgh to 'Mr Colin A McVean, Public Works Department, Yedo, Japan' with 1s green pl.5 (SG117) lettered SG, and 3d rose pl.6 (SG103) lettered RJ, both corner faults tied fine strikes 'EDINBURGH/131' duplex JA 25 72. On reverse 'HONG.KONG' date stamp MR 8 72 and 'YOKOHAMA' date stamp MR 16 72. Stamps paying 1s 3d ½oz rate via Brindisi. Scarce destination. (Ref 145540).
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