Auction: CSS90 - Fine Stamps and Covers of China and Hong Kong
Lot: 5217
China International Airmails
World War 2 Disrupted Routes
Calcutta - U.K., Surface to U.S.A. (Route 12)
1945 (Mar.) envelope to New York bearing $13 franking tied by Kansu c.d.s. with the Par Avion etiquette in lower corner. Also 1945 (23 July) envelope to Philadelphia bearing $13 franking (some on reverse) tied by Lanchow c.d.s., with Chungking transit and censor seal at side (vertical crease). Both pay the single letter rate of $4 surface and $9 air. Rate 2.2.6.1. (2 covers). Photo
Start Date Route Surface 20g. Air 5g.
2.2.6.1. 24 Jan. 1945 U.K. $4.00 $9.00
2.2.6.2. 1 Oct. 1945 $30.00 $9.00
2.2.6.3. 4 Oct. 1945 $30.00 $50.00
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Estimate
HK$2,000 to HK$3,000
Starting price
HK$1000