HK039-Basel Mission

Imperial China Postal History

3047

3047 1913 (Dec.) A cover to Basel Mission, Hong Kong, bearing Hsuan Tung First Year 2c pair, tied by illegible ‘KAYING’ (嘉應) cds. On reverse with bilingual ‘SWATOW/31.12.13’ transit and ‘HONG KONG/2.1.14’’ arrival cds. Very late usage of Imperial stamps during ROC period. Photo HK$ 5,000 - 6,000

3048

3048 1913 (Dec.) A cover to Basel Mission, Hong Kong, bearing Hsuan Tung First Year 2c pair, tied by illegible ‘KAYING’ (嘉應)cds. On reverse with bilingual ‘SWATOW/4.12.13’ transit and ‘HONG KONG/7.12.13’ arrival cds. Very late usage of Imperial stamps during ROC period. Photo HK$ 5,000 - 6,000

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