Los 8054
1873: Cover from Cologne to Hong Kong (Peil correspondence), endorsed 'via Triest', franked by 1872 Large Shield 1 gr. rose carmine, 2 gr. blue and 5 gr. ochre-brown cancelled by CÖLN BAHNHOF datestamps (Dec 23) in black. Manuscript 'Wf 7' weiter franco credit in red crayon. Reverse with HONG KONG / MARINE SORTER / SINGAPORE TO HONG KONG datestamp (Feb 10, 1874) in black. Light vertical file fold just affects the 2 gr. adhesive but a scarce and most attractive three colour franking to a scarce destination. Cert. Holcombe (1988).
The sender was the famous Cologne „Eau de Cologne Melissengeist“ producer „Klosterfrau Melissengeist“ , founded in 1826 by the nun (Klosterfrau) Maria Clementine Martin.
