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399 1894 (17 Dec.) A newswrapper from Shanghai to American Legation, bearing Dowager 2 cands green, tied by ‘SHANGHAI’ seal chop in black, with ‘CUSTOMS/ SHANGHAI/17.12.94’ cds alongside, on reverse with ‘CUSTOMS/TIENTSIN/23.12.94’ transit and ‘I.G.OF CUSTOMS/PEKING/24.12.94’ arrival cds. With Experts & Consultants cert. 2021 , rare. Photo HK$ 22,000 - 25,000

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400 1895 (5 Jan.) A mixed franking cover to New York, USA, on front bearing USA Presidents 1c grey lilac and 2c red in pair, both tied by ‘U.S.POSTAL AGENCY/SHANGHAI’ duplex cancel. On reverse bearing Dowager 1st print 6 cands brown (faded and toned) tied by rare ‘SHANGHAI’ black seal chop in Antique type, matching the ‘CUSTOMS/SHANGHAI7.1.95’ cds, with ‘SAN FRANSICO/1.2.95’ arrival cds. Photo HK$ 100,000 - 130,000

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