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Auction: CSS121 - Fine Stamps and Covers of China and Hong Kong
Lot: 330

Foreign Post Offices
Italian Post Office
1925-43 The Black Battalion
1937 (9 Dec.) large envelope (166x140mm) registered to Milan bearing Imperial series 5c., 20c. and 50c. (3) tied by double-circle "battag. italiano in cina/tientsin" datestamp with handstamp of Arms over "battaglione italiano/in cina" and "raccomandata" in purple, a pink registration label was applied in error (for Official correspondence), crossed through and the correct white label applied on top; the reverse bears five strikes of the headquarters handstamp. Very scarce. Sorani Certificate (1982). Photo

Estimate
HK$2,400 to HK$3,000

Starting price
HK$1400