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Auction: 1002 - Fine Stamps & Covers of HK & China
Lot: 1117

China 1897 Revenue Surcharges Covers 1904 (24 Sep.) multi-franking envelope registered to Germany bearing large figures 1c. on 3c., 2c. on 3c. and 4c. on 3c. with small figures 1/2c. on 3ca., 1c. on 1ca. and 2c. on Small Dragon 3ca., large figures 1/2c. on 3ca., 1c. on 1ca., 2c. on 2ca., 4c. on 4ca., re-engraved 2c. on 2ca. and C.I.P. 10c. tied by Hankow c.d.s. with registration handstamp at foot with French Post Office Shanghai transit; the reverse with Shanghai bilingual c.d.s. and Pasing arrival c.d.s.; vertical folding crease affects the 1c. on 3ca. A very attractive cover. Photo Estimate HK$ 80,000-100,000 literature: The Illustrated Covers ... of Revenue Surcharges, Benjamin Hwa; cover 599

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HK$70,000