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Auction: 5018 - Stamps of Hong Kong & China
Lot: 1658

Wei Hai Wei The Chinese Imperial Post Office 1901 (22 Oct.) large part opened-out envelope from Chefoo to H.M.S. Terrible at Wei-Hai-Wei, endorsed "please forward" bearing C.I.P. 2c. tied by Chefoo bilingual c.d.s. also tied by Victoria, Hong Kong transit c.d.s.; the reverse with double-circle "weihaiwei" dated and Kingston on Thames c.d.s. Tape repair to tear on face, a very unusual cover being forwarded with no extra charge Estimate HK$ 1,500-2,000

Sold for
HK$2,200