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Lot# 6219 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 6219 France

    French Post Offices in China 1875 (July 3): Double rate Envelope from Shanghai to Munich, Germany, endorsed "Via Marseilles per French Mail", bearing Cérès 1872 80 c. rose, a fresh and overall fine horizontal strip of three, few nibbed perfs, tied by fair Gros Chiffres '5104' lozenge, "SHANG-HAI CHINE" despatch cds in black and framed PD in red alongside. Reverse with "MÜNCHEN I" arrival (Aug 19) cds. Some corner wear, an appealing cover to an astonishingly rare destination, signed Goebel.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF