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Auction: 16013 - Fine Stamps and Covers of China and Hong Kong
Lot: 2111

China
1897 New Currency Surcharges
Small Figures
1897 (20 May) opened-out envelope to Lieut. Bleudas on H.M.S. 'Crescent' serving on the North America Squadron at Halifax, Nova Scotia, bearing Small Figures 10c. on 6ca. tied by blue pa-kua with "customs/tientsin" c.d.s. alongside, also in blue, plus Japan 5s. Koban tied by "shanghai/i.j.p.o." c.d.s.; the reverse with Shanghai Dollar chop in reddish black, Yokohama (17.6), Vancouver (30.6) and part Halifax c.d.s. There is a light horizontal crease at top which affects the adhesives. A very good cover to an unusual destination, routed via Vancouver. Photo

Sold for
HK$80,000