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Auction: CSS60 - Fine Stamps of China and Hong Kong
Lot: 5043

China
1885-88 Small Dragon Issues
Covers
International 9 candareen Rate: 1892 (2 May) opened-out envelope to Paris bearing clean cut perf.11½ 3ca. mauve (3) tied by fine strikes of "i.g. of customs/seoul" in black, one France 25c. struck over the top cancelled by "shang-hai/chine" c.d.s. and, on the reverse, a light strike of Customs Jenchuan (6.5) in mauve, Customs Shanghai (9.5) and French transit (19.6). A rare and remarkable cover.


It is thought that only nine Small Dragon covers are recorded from Seoul, this being the earliest. Photo

literature:
The Revenue Surcharges of China, volume II, 1987 (illustrated page 859)

Sold for
HK$390,000

Starting price
HK$350000