Lot# 660 - 169-172 Auction
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Lot# : 660 Hongkong
1896: Cover to Kowloon, addressee's name erased, struck at upper left with square framed "HAINAN LAND POST / SAMAH" handstamp in violet with manuscript date inserted (4.9.96), unusally without the circular Samah cachet. Reverse with "CUSTOMS / KIUNGCHOW" cds (Sept 9) in black and obverse with Hong Kong 5 c. pale blue tied by fair Hong Kong datestamps (Sept 11). A rare Local Post cover.Starting bid : 750 CHFHammer price : 5,500 CHF