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Foreign post Offices in China

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842 1901 (14 Feb.) An overprinted ‘C.E.F.’ on India QV 1/4a brown stationery card, sent to Germany, tied by ‘BASE OFFICE/R’ cds, minor scratch on per-stamp. Photo HK$ 800 - 1,000 843 A small collection of the Treaty Ports, Consular Revenues: from 1885 to 1923, including 1885 Consular Service Cost of Arms used in Shanghai to $6 (3, including pair) and $20, as well as usages in other Chinese and Japanese consulates including Kiukiang, Hiogo/Osaka and Swatow, 1885 QV Consular Service to $20. KGV Consular Service £5 used in Kiungchow, and documents (2) from Shanghai and Yokohama with KGV Consular Service shilling denominated values, good to fine. approx. 50+. Photo HK$ 4,000 -5,000 844 British Consulate at Chungking, issued death certificate, affixed with consular revenue stamps for China 2s x 2, 5s x 1, 2p x 1, 3p x 1, and Singapore 50c and $1, with double ring ‘BRITISH CONSULATE>CHUNGKING’ Coat of Arms black chop. Fine. Photo HK$ 1,000 - 1,500 845 1863 (26 Oct. ) A stampless entire cover to Aubenas, France, via Marseille, on front, tied by ‘SHANG-HAI/26.10.63’ Fr. P.O cds, and ‘PAQ.ANGL./AMB.MARS/12/12/63’ transit in red, manuscripted ‘18’ in black, on reverse with ‘LYON A MARSEILLE/12.12.63’ transit and ‘VALS/13.12.63’ arrival cds. very fine early letter from civilian post office typically sent by British packet. Following the closure of the French expeditionary forces post offices in March 1862. The first French Post Office for civilians was established on 19 Dec. 1862. During this early period, mail to France was usually sent by British packets, which provided a more frequent bimonthly service. Photo HK$ 3,000 - 4,000

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