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356 1898 (18 Feb.) A mixed franking cover from Chinkiang to England, on front bearing overprinted ‘Chine’ on French Peace and Commerce 25c, tied by ‘SHANG-HAI’ Fr.P.O cds, on reverse with Coiling Dragon ICP 1/2c in pair x 2, 2c block of 9, tied by neat ‘CHINKIANG’ Dollar chop, with illegible arrival cancel at the top. Photo HK$ 16,000 - 18,000

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357 1898 (19 Feb.) A mixed franking cover from Woosung to Peshawar (白沙瓦) bearing ICP Coiling Dragon 10c, tied by neat ‘WOOSUNG’ Pakua cancel in blue black, alongside HK QV 10c purple on red paper, tied by small ring ‘SHANGHAI/21.2.98’ Br.P.O cds, underneath with very nice ‘SOOCHOW/19.2.98’ Dollar chop cancel, on reverse with ‘SHANGHAI/20.2.98’ Dollar chop, ‘HONG KONG/24.2.98’ transit x 2 and ‘TUTICORIN/10.3.98’ arrival cds, a few tears at the edges, an unusual destination. Photo HK$ 10,000 - 12,000

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