Auction: CSS31 - Fine Stamps and Covers of China and Hong Kong
Lot: 2639
China
1898-1910 Chinese Imperial Post
Covers
Shantung Sun and Moon Dater
Pingtu: 1902 (3 Sept.) red band cover to Shantung bearing C.I.P. 1c. tied by a good strike of Tientsin Nanku rectangular Branch Office cancellation and, on the reverse, Tientsin bilingual c.d.s., circular Tsinan Post Office with name of office at top and a fair to good strike of Pingtu Sun and Moon dater in deep purple; some worm damage at foot. A fine combination of postmarks. Photo
Sold for
HK$38,000