cover 1928 (24 July) envelope registered to London then redirected to Penzance and again to Germany, bearing "CHINA" 1c., 2c. (defective), 4c., 6c., 8c. 10c. and 20c., all tied by Type H c.d.s. and showing a fair strike of the framed "LIU KUNG TAU:B....
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Estimate: HK$3,000 - HK$3,500
ca. US$391 - US$456
Price realised: HK$4,830
ca. US$630
Lot number 2102,
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cover 1928 (24 July) envelope registered to London then redirected to Penzance and again to Germany, bearing "CHINA" 1c., 2c. (defective), 4c., 6c., 8c. 10c. and 20c., all tied by Type H c.d.s. and showing a fair strike of the framed "LIU KUNG TAU:B.P.O." registration h.s.; upon redirection from Penzance a G.B. 2½d. has been applied and cancelled; the envelope a little soiled and creased, nevertheless a most attractive franking. Photo
Informations about the auction |
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| Auction house: | Christie's |
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| Title: | Auction 03.05.1995 |
| Date of the auction: | 3 May 1995 |
| Address: |
Christie's Hong Kong |
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