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Auction: 8002 - Stamps of Hong Kong & China
Lot: 598

Municipal Posts Nanking 1896 (27 June) Shanghai 1c. postal stationery envelope to Germany bearing, on the reverse, a superb strike of bilingual "nanking local post" dated oval in purple, Shanghai Local Post, Hong Kong and arrival c.d.s., the front with Hong Kong 2c. carmines strip of four and single tied by Shanghai (29.6) c.d.s.; the envelope is split at side and top and with minor soiling. A delightful and appealing cover. Photo Estimate HK$ 25,000-30,000

Sold for
HK$24,000