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Lot# 4703 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 4703 Hongkong

    1917: Overprinted CHINA 10 c. ultramarine, used on complete "Avis de Réception" form (220 x 260 mm.), headed "Administration de Grande Bretagne Bureau de Shanghai", tied by oval "REGISTERED / SHANGHAI B.P.O." datestamp (Nov 4, 1918) in blue. London registered oval arrival below (Dec 21) in red. The form folded but displays well, an extremely rare usage.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF