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Lot# 5321 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 5321 Corea

    1895/98: Korea 5 poon pale green (2nd printing), 10 p. deep blue (2nd.), 25 p. rose-lake (1st.) and 50 p. deep slate-lilac (2nd. printing, showing reversed "Q" for "0" in "50"), all cancelled by circular CHEMULP datestamps in brown and tied to Bavaria 10 + 10 pfg. red postal stationery reply card further cancelled at "TIENTSIN I.J.P.O." in violet (July 30, 1898) and mailed to Buhl, Baden with cds alongside of reeipt (Sept 23). Reverse with sender's half of card showing initial sending from Munich (Jan 3) to Tientsin (March 28). A spectacular and scarce usage Scott 6/9.rnProvenance: Corinphila sale 107, Sept 1998, lot 3509.rn 
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold