Stamp Catalogue

China Philately Vol. II

Large Dragon

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1878 THIN PAPER, STAMPS PRINTED 2 1/2mm APART

OVERSEAS MAIL C.P.O. Peking - F.P.O. Shanghai to Germany

Description: 1881 Nov 13, envelope to Germany, franked with 3ca vertical strip of three [4-15-2] from Setting III or IV, tied by PEKING seal cancellation in blue, matching the Customs Peking and Shanghai c.d.s. adjacent, passed to the French Post Office, franked with France 10c and 15c, tied by '5104' with Shanghai Chine c.d.s. adjacent, arrival mark of 1882 Jan 1 /
Note: Single rate to Germany, via the French Post Office in Shanghai (25 centimes). Fully prepaid in Peking (9 candarins). From the Tattenbach correspondence.
Condition: Very fine
Auction: Corinphila Asia Limited / Hong Kong 2000
Minimum bid: HK$ 60,000.00
Hammer price: HK$ 138,000.00