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384 1897 (18 Oct.) An ICP 1st issue 1c red stationery card mixed frankings to Germany, bearing Red Revenue large figures surcharged 4c, tied by ‘SHANGHAI’ Dollar chop in blue, alongside, with overprinted ‘Chine’ on French Peace and Commerce 5c horizontal pair, type B (Chan FF3) tied by ‘SHANG-HAI/16.10.97’ French P.O cds, with ‘KIRCHHEIMBOLANDER/21.11.97’ arrival CDs, a few minor toned spots on both sides, rare card with the winter mailing rate. Photo HK$ 40,000 - 50,000 385 1898 (17 Feb.) An ICP 1st issue 1c red stationery card, mixed franking to London, England, bearing ICP Coiling Dragon 1c x 3, each tied by ‘CHEFOO’ Dollar cop, one stamp with ‘HONG KONG’ cds, alongside QV 2c carmine in pair, tied by small ring ‘SHANGHAI/21.2.98’ Br. P.O cds, Webb type Fii. a few dirt marks. Photo HK$ 20,000 - 25,000 386 1901 (18Apr.)AnICP1st issue1c redstationerycardtoGermany, tied by ‘DES/TASISTISCHEN/EXPEDITIONSCORPS’ field post cancel, ‘HANNOVER/30.5.01’ arrival cds. On front with illustration ‘Children Play with the insect’ (小孩捕蟲) with a few toned spots on both sides. Photo HK$ 1,800 - 2,500

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