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LOT 4169
Group of Two [2] Hong Kong, CU Mil. 1863-1866.
Various dates. Condition as seen.(5.00gr total.).
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of author and historian Dr DeWitt Bailey; thence by descent to his grandson.
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Good Fine.
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Near Fine.
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Near Very Fine.
From the private collection of author and historian Dr DeWitt Bailey; thence by descent to his grandson.
