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The product is a June 2, 1953 Queen Elizabeth II Coronation First Day Used Cover originating from Hong Kong to Australia. This historical piece features 13 dark blue color stamps of Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Commemorates, a pair at from front left, a single at bottom center, a block of 4 at right side, and a block of 6 on back. This is an interesting cover via airmail from “The Sincere Co., Department Store” located in Hong Kong to “Mr. Raymond C.K. Au, St. Andrew’s College, University of Sydney, Newtown, Sydney, N.S.W., Australia”. Each of the stamp is cancelled SON clearly with a 5 double ring English dater, dated “Noon 2 JU 53” which is Noon of June 2, 1953. Total postage rate use is $1.30 Hong Kong dollars, with no arrival and receiving dater. This cover as considered VF (Very Fine) overall quality for a 73 years old cover. The cover marks the first day of the coronation, making it a valuable collectible item for those interested in royalty and historical events from the mid-20th century.
