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Lot# 23 - 205-209 Auction

  • Lot# : 23 Imperial China

    1921: Accounting slip for 15 letters taxed altogether at 6 francs 30 centimes, converted to 2 piastres 52 c. in local currency, franked by 1911 Postage Due 2 c. on 5 c. pale blue pair, sigle and strip of five 8 c. on 20 c. olive-green and a block of ten 20 c. on 50 c. dull claret, all tied by SHANG-HAI / CHINE datestamps (Dec 27) in black. Some creasing but a rare and very attractive usage.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 850 CHF