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Auction: 19056 - The Treaty Ports of the Shanghai Postal System - Part III
Lot: 5162

Hankow
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An exernsive collection on leaves with first issue set of three plus 5c. cancelled 1893 (15 May) the day of issue plus 5c. pair; second issue stamps including 20c, used on 2 June, the day of issue and 5c., 20c. and 30c. used on the following day, some others including multiples, some inverted yeardates and used on second issue Chungking 2ca. plus some san serif c.d.s. in black; sheets of 2c., 5c. and 30c. used; a selection of fourth issue and surcharges, the redrawn designs plus a selection of 1 cent on 30c. including one example with the surcharge reading up dated 20 August 1896, a very early date. A very good lot with plenty of scope for further specialist development. (114). Photo

Sold for
HK$7,500