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Auction: 11002 - China & Hong Kong Stamps & Covers
Lot: 2425

China Foreign Post Offices Italy 1918 (6 Apr.) large cover fragment addressed to the leader of the Chinese Government in Peking and bearing 1917 10c. Postage Due tied by "r.r. poste italiane/pechino-cina" c.d.s., a fine strike of handstruck "T" alongside with manuscript "0,10", Italian censor handstamp and Palermo c.d.s.; a couple of folding creases. A rare and desirable piece, it is believed that there is only one complete cover bearing these Postage Dues. Sorani Certificate (2003). Photo Estimate HK$ 3,000-6,000

Sold for
HK$2,100