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Auction: CSS37 - Fine Stamps and Covers of China and Hong Kong
Lot: 2003

China
Covers and Cancellations
Airmail
International Routes
B.O.A.C.
1940 (29 May) air mail envelope to Switzerland bearing $2.50 franking tied by Chungking c.d.s. with red on bright blue Par Avion etiquette, triangular "passed censor/hong kong/9" struck in turquoise, Egyptian censor "38" handstamp in purple and Egyptian censor seal. The route to Italy was interrupted by the war though the Egypt route was still open. Fine. Pays postage 50c. and air mail to Europe $2. Photo

Sold for
HK$1,500