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350 1897 (4 Sept.) A mixed franking cover from Shanghai to Ocala, USA, on front bearing Japanese Koban 1 sen, 2 sen in pair and 10 sen, tied by ‘SHANGHAI/I.J.P.O/4.9.97’ cds, on reverse bearing Dowager large figures 1.50mm on 3rd printing 1/2c on 3 cands in pair, 1c on 1 cands, Dowager re-drawn 3c on 2 cands x 2, and Dowager small figures surcharged 4c on 4 cands, each tied by ‘SHANGHAI’ Dollar chop in blue green, (‘S’ in ‘SEP’ reversed type) ‘YOKOHAMA/9.9.97’, ‘VANCOUVER/21.0.97’ transit and USA 28.9.97 arrival cds. Photo

Reference: Tony To Wah Kwan edition: Covers and Cards of Empress Dowager Jubilee and its Surcharged Issues, volume 2, Page 928. ​

HK$ 30,000 - 40,000

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351 1898 (1? Aug.) A mixed franking cover from Methodist Episcopal Mission, Foochow to USA, bearing Dowager large figures surcharged on second printing 1c on 1 cand, tied by ‘FOOCHOW/1?.8.98’ Dollar chop, alongside Japan UPU Koban 1sen, tied by faint ‘SHANGHAI/I.J.P.O/28.8.98’ Japanese P.O. cds. on reverse with ‘SHANGHAI/22.6.98’ Dollar chop transit, missing back flap. Photo HK$ 7,000 - 8,000

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