Auction: CSS121 - Fine Stamps and Covers of China and Hong Kong
Lot: 165
Provinces
Sinkiang
Restricted for Use in Sinkiang
Hotien
1931 (6 Aug.) Sino-Swedish Sinkiang Expedition envelope registered from Nils Ambolt to his wife in Sweden "Via Kashgar and Russie, bearing 1916-19 50c. with 1924-36 3c. (2) and 8c. tied by Hotien Sin (Khotan) English/Chinese c.d.s. with a fine strike alongside, with Hotien handstruck boxed registered handstamp and Ierhkoszetang (Irkestan) (15.8) exchange office c.d.s.; the reverse bearing Shufu (Kashgar) (12.8) and Karlshamn (2.9) c.d.s. plus Provincial censor seal type 5 with red chop. A good cover. Photo
Estimate
HK$4,000 to HK$6,000
Starting price
HK$4000