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Auction: CSS121 - Fine Stamps and Covers of China and Hong Kong
Lot: 266

Foreign Post Offices
French Post Office
Shanghai
1901 (6 Feb.) registered parcel front to the Military Attaché at the French Legation in Tokyo showing part "section d'aérostiers/corps expedre. de chine" struck in purple with Peace and Commerce 25c. (17, some defective) tied by "trésors et postes aux armées/5 chine 5" c.d.s.; the corners have been truncated. A rare example of the presence of French military aviators in North China during the Boxer Rebellion. Photo

Sold for
HK$3,800

Starting price
HK$2800