Lot 1073
1888 (17 Dec.) envelope from the Imperial German Legation in Peking to Coswig (18.2.89), bearing on reverse China Small Dragon perf 11½ 3ca mauve vertical strip of three cancelled by seal in blue and matching "I.G. of Customs/Peking" double-ring datestamp, additionally tied by "Customs/Shanghai" double-ring datestamp, and on front France 25c cancelled by "Shang-hai/Chine" c.d.s. (11.1.89), the strip has corner defect at lower right, otherwise Very Fine and appealing nine candarins franking.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
Expertization: 2000 B.P.B. Certificate.
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