Auction: CSS121 - Fine Stamps and Covers of China and Hong Kong
Lot: 158
Provinces
Sinkiang
1898-1910 Chinese Imperial Post
Kurchengze: 1911 (22 Dec.) opened-out red band envelope double registered to Peking bearing, on the reverse C.I.P. 5c. (6) tied by Chinese Sinkiang/Kurchengze c.d.s. with Tihwa and Kalgan transit and Peking (17.3) arrival c.d.s.; the address side bearing further despatch c.d.s., a superb strike of the boxed registered handstamp and "AR". Sent via Russia, pays 10c. international postage plus 10c. each for double registration. A rare and highly important cover. Photo
Estimate
HK$100,000 to HK$120,000
Starting price
HK$100000