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Auction: 19034 - The Treaty Ports of the Shanghai Postal System - Part II
Lot: 2029

Foochow
Shanghai Agency
Postmarks
1893 unofficial 2c. yellowish green quadrisect, tied on piece by "local post agency/foochow" bilingual postmark in black; also 2c. bright green bisect on piece tied by a similar cancellation. Photo

When the subscription system was abolished, the new postal rates were set at 5c. for letters from the 1st January 1893. Following a public outcry, these rates were reduced on 1st March 1893, however, the stock of stamps was inadequate and unofficial bisects were allowed pending new supplies.

Sold for
HK$3,500