Kimmel-Lampart, Kurt (BPP (Bund Philatelistischer Prüfer))
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2. Ava Auctions - Herbstauktionen 12. - 13. November 2022 Los 841 Ceylon 1866,CEYLON STAMPS USED FROM HONG KONG;. PROBABLY UNIQUE !Entire with printed letterhead "Hong Kong/Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company June 28 1866" franked with Ceylon 10d dull vermilion (very fine) tied by bars and „ GALLE PAID JY 17 66” cds in red alongside on folded letter send via Marseilles to London (18.8.66) with arrival on front. Very fine and fresh. The author of the letter staying in Hong Kong up to the 13th of July, obviously had access to Ceylon stamps and consigned his letter to the next ship in departure for Galle , I have many other letters to write before the mail closes at 1 Pm so I must be brief”. The letter was carried from Hong Kong by the P&O Otawa on the 28.6.1866 arriving in Galle 15.7.1866. Probably the only known Ceylon Chalon Head issue used on letter from Hong Kong. Detailed certificate Kurt Kimmel(2010 )(T) Ausruf 5.000,00 KHD