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592 1939 (31 Jan.) A cover from Chaotung to England, via Quichest route, bearing SYS London 2nd print 25c, tied by bilingual ‘CHAOTUNG’ cds, with bilingual ‘KUNMING/5.2.39’ and ‘HANOI/7.2.39’ transit, a few tears at the top and repaired. Photo HK$ 300 - 400 593 1939 (7 June) An air mail cover from Shanghai registered to England, bearing the 3rd Peking print air mail 45c and $1, tied by bilingual ‘SHANGHAI’ cds, with ‘HONG KONG/10.6.39’ transit and ‘BERWICK/20.6.39’ oval arrival cancel. Photo HK$ 300 - 400 594 1940’s An air mail cover to USA, bearing SYS Chungking Central print $20 in pair, Postal Savings stamps, $50, $100 and $200 strip of 3, tied by bilingual CHENGSHIEN’ cds, date not clear. And missing back flap. Photo HK$ 700 - 800 595 1941 (1 May) A cover from Chengtu registered to local, bearing SYS surcharged 4c on 5c Dah Tung print, HK print Martyrs 13c, each tied by bilingual ‘CHENGTU’ cds, with Post Office Sealed Label, tied by the same cancellation, with triangle ‘1.5.4’ in black char. and bilingual ‘CHENGTU/2.5.41’ arrival cds, heavy book worm hole at right side. Photo HK$ 1,600 - 2,000

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