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142 1895 (25 Apr.) A mixed franking cover to Austria, on reverse bearing Dowager first print 2 cands green, tied by ‘PEKING” seal chop in blue, matching the ‘I.G. OF CUSTOMS/PEKING/25.4.95’ cds, with ‘CUSTOMS/SHANGHAI/2.5.95’ transit, ‘FELDKIRCH/11.6.95’ arrival cds, on front with overprinted ‘Chine’ on French Peace and Commerce 5c, type B. tied by very neat ‘SHANG-HAI’ Fr. P.O cds, date not clear. a few toned spots on front and a small tear at left. Photo HK$ 7,000 - 8,000

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143 1897 (1 July) An incoming cover from USA to Tientsin, bearing Washington 1c blue and 2c red in pair, tied by “NEW HAVEN’ Duplex cancel, on reverse with ‘U.S.POSTAL AGENCY.SHANGHAI/1.8.97’ and ‘SHANGHAI/2.8.97’ Dollar chop in brown, faint ‘TIENTSIN’ Dollar chop arrival cds in blue green, with contents. Photo HK$2,000 - 3,000

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