China to U.S. 1862 tissue cover with red printed "PER OVERLAND VIA MARSEILLES" in ribbon to Greenfield Mass. and forwarded to Charlestown N.H., blue "FORWARDED BY WETMORE CRYDER & CO. HONG KONG" oval handstamp, red "Hong Kong Paid C SP 10, 62" circular datestamp, red "1/10" crayon rating, London transit, "N. York Am. Pkt. 5 Nov. 13" circular datestamp, "Greenfield Ms. Nov. 15, 1862" double-circle datestamp, neat strikes of "Forwarded" in oval and "Due 3" in circle handstamps, "8c" manuscript marking for postage due from recipient, slight edgewear including small tear at top with small tape mark, Very Fine, a beautiful and unusual use

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