(p.1-231) HK034-Main

439 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 - 180,000 439 79