1868 : Cover from Yokohama to Amsterdam with British P.O.Yokohama cds on reverse (June 27), franked with Hong Kong 1863/71 8c.dull orange and 12c. pale greenish blue (both with imperfections), tied by bold strikes of the B62 obliterators in black with Hong Kong cds on reverse (July 8), via Marseille (Aug 21) and with Amsterdam arrival in red. A fine and scarce usage to an unusual destination. Provenance: The "Amsterdam" archive