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1903 (Apr.) A mixed franking cover from Yunnan to France, on front bearing CIP Coiling Dragon 1/2c in pair and 1c, both tied
by the rare 16.5mm single ring ‘TAILI/POST OFFICE’ (
大理/郵政局
) manuscript the date cds in violet, alongside with Indo
Chine Navigation and Commerce 25c, tied by ‘MONGTZE/CHINE/30.4.03’ cds, and ‘LIGNE/PAQ FR.No.3/30.5.03’ French ship
cancel underneath the stamp. On reverse with hand written ‘Transferred from French Post Office’ (
法國郵政局轉至
) with a lot
of cancellations, including a similar 16.5mm single ring manuscript date cancel in black x 2 (destination both unclear) bilingual
‘MONGTZE/29.4.03’, ‘MONGTZE/CHINE’ transit, ‘TONKIN’ transit, faint French arrival cds. extremely rare and fine. Photo
HK$ 150,000 - 180,000
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