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Auction: 5018 - Stamps of Hong Kong & China
Lot: 1341

China Silver Yuan 1949 (7 July) formula aerogramme (Han 3) addressed to Washington bearing pair of transportation 10c. on $10000 carmine tied by Hinghwa, Fukien Province c.d.s.; accepted at the old rate which had been increased to 30c. on 5th July. Contents mostly of a personal nature but includes "... The news this morning suggests the Communists are encircling Foochow, and getting ready for a move on that city". Some internal splitting, otherwise fine. Photo Estimate HK$ 1,000-1,500

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HK$3,200