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Auction: 7001 - Fine Stamps & Covers of Hong Kong
Lot: 998

Literature Postal Atlas of China, Director General of Posts, 1919; with 46 coloured maps (380x630mm) showing all of the post towns, their class of office, routes indicating the distance between each (in Chinese li) and the frequency of service; an extensive index with Romanised and Chinese names of offices. Inside front cover signed by M.W. Lampson, the British first secretary in Peking. With photocard of the front of his residence and some background information about him. Condition is very good and this is a rare opportunity for the dedicated student of Chinese postal history Estimate HK$ 6,000-8,000

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HK$15,000