New York to Shanghai, China. Dec. 8, 1851 folded letter from New York City to Augustine Heard & Co. in Shanghai, China, care of Baring Bros. in London, sender's endorsement "per Asia", "New York 10 Dec. 6" debit datestamp (inverted date), red London receiving backstamp (Dec. 21), ms. "2/" due marking crossed out and re-rated "4/1" paid with red "London Paid" (Dec. 24) circular datestamp, red "VIA MARSEILLES" route handstamp applied by Baring Bros., Hong Kong receiving backstamp (Feb. 12, 1852), Very Fine, scarce double-rate letter to China via Marseilles, this cover and the next make a perfect pair

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