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Auction: 8002 - Stamps of Hong Kong & China
Lot: 502

China Municipal Posts Shanghai Paid Handstamps: 1893 (1 Apr.) opened-out newspaper wrapper (addressee crossed through) bearing a fine strike of "paid." in 24mm circle in red, the reverse with a fine strike of single-ring Local Post c.d.s. code "I"; fresh and fine and used on the first day of this new service. Photo Estimate £ 120-150 The Postage Book System replaced the Subscriber System on 31st March 1893

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HK$2,700