Lot
567 
Hong Kong, 1855 Canton incoming to New York. Fully paid folded letter with on front red "New.York Am Packet Aug 22", red London "Paid 3 Sp 3 1855", 33 cents in pencil, and large, bold, red 12 (not previously seen on mail to China), Winter type 291, indicating 12c credit by New York Exchange Office to GB out of 33c rate for up to ½ ounce letter via Southampton (reduced from 45c in 1855; an early use). "Hong Kong 26 Oc 1855" arrival cds on back, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $800