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Auction: CSS46 - Fine Stamps of China and Hong Kong
Lot: 6075

China
1897 Revenue Surcharges
Covers
1897 (9 Aug.) red band envelope to the German Consulate in Shanghai bearing Large Figures 2c. on 3c. tied by Canton pa-kua with the Canton Dollar dater alongside and, on the reverse, Shanghai Dollar dater (17.8) plus handstruck "Forbid asking postage again" handstamp in red, flap missing, central vertical crease and some soiling. Pays the 2c. rate for under ¼oz. Hwa number 187. Photo

Sold for
HK$38,000