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Auction: 19056 - The Treaty Ports of the Shanghai Postal System - Part III
Lot: 5039

Chungking
Postal Stationery
1895 Two Candareens - International Mail
1895 (13 July) card sent from Archibald Little to his family in London cancelled by a fine strike of the Chungking boxed datestamp in purple, there are no other postal markings or postage requirements so possibly carried under separate cover. The message includes, "... Herewith specimen our new P. card!". There is some soiling and scuffing along side edges. This is the earliest recorded use of this card. A highly desirable international card despite its wear. Photo.

Estimate
HK$20,000 to HK$25,000