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  • Lot# : 1724 Russian P.O. in China

    1910: 2 k. green Imperial definitives with 'KITAI' overprints (8 and one pair), tied by 'SHANGHAI RUSSIAN POST a 8.1.10' cds's to registered cover, sent to Manchester with rare black 'Changhai' registration label alongside, London registration transit and Manchester arrival (Jan 25) cds's on reverse. Only two covers with this unusual label in the Dr. Casey collection.
    Provenance: Dr. Casey collection, Feldman, Geneva (April 2012), lot 20063.
    Starting bid : 700 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF