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Auction: 22014 - Stamps and Covers of Asia
Lot: 61

China
1878-83 Small Dragons
1893 (24 Nov.) envelope from a Catholic mission in Chen-si to Italy, bearing Hong Kong 2c. carmine (4, some glue staining) tied by British Post Office Hankow c.d.s. and Small Dragon 3ca. tied by Shanghai seal in black, French packet c.d.s., redirected to Florence, the reverse with Shanghai, Hong Kong and Pesci c.d.s. A remarkable and highly desirable franking, hand-carried to Hankow, underpaid and cancelled in Hankow before delivery to the Chinese postal system. Photo

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Sold for
£7,000

Starting price
£7000