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424 1909 (21 Apr.) An incoming picture postcard from Egypt to Tangshan, bearing Egyptian 1a green in pair, tied by ‘CAIRO’ cds, with bilingual ‘SUEZ/22.4.09’ ‘TIENTSIN/31.5.09’ transit and faint ‘TANGSHAN/1.6.09’ arrival cds. Photo HK$ 1,500 - 1,800 425 1909 (23 Jan.) A cover to USA, bearing CIP Coiling Dragon 10c green with punch hole at the center, tied by bilingual ‘YEUNGKONG’ cds, on reverse with ‘CANTON/26.1.09’ Fr. P.O and bilingual ‘CANTON/25.1.09’ and ‘HONG KONG/27.1.09’ transit, ‘WASHINGTON/3.3.09’ arrival cancel, damaged at the front. Photo HK$ 800 - 1,000

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426 1909 (25 July) A picture postcard depicting the View of Macau, bearing CIP Coiling Dragon 1c in pair and 2c, both tied by very neat char. ‘HONAN/CHENGCHOW’ Lunar cds, sent to Belgium, on reverse with ‘TIEN-TSIN/23.7.09’ Fr. P.O and bilingual ‘TIENTSIN’ transit, ‘BRUXELLES/14.8.09’ arrival cds. fine. Photo HK$ 800 - 1,000 427 1910 (23 Aug.) A colour picture postcard depicting the Tientsin Club, Tientsin, sent to Shanhaikwan, bearing CIP Coiling Dragon 1/2c x 2, each tied by bilingual ‘TIENTSIN’ cds, blunt corners. Photo HK$ 700 - 1,000

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