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Ex. 176

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174 1896 Kewkiang Local Post, overprinted ‘Postage Due’ in red on the 3rd issue 1c black, type B, unused and no gum as issued. Chan LKD5. Photo HK$ 1,000 - 1,100 175 1896 Kewkiang Local Post, surcharged 1c on 15c complete sheet of 50 (10 x 5) hinged on a few stamps only, with a few overprint varieties, fresh colour and full original gum. Chan LK15. Photo HK$ 2,100 - 2,400 176 A small selection of the Kewkiang local post issues mixed mint and used, with complete mint set. 34. Photo HK$ 1,200 - 1,400 177 1984 (19 June) A red band cover from Xikou sent to Kewkiang locally , bearing 1st issue 1/2c black on rose in pair and 20c, both tied by ‘KEWKIANG/LOCAL POST’ oval cancel in violet, Xikou was a town near Kewkiang. The back of the envelope has a ChengdaYuan Xinju, Letter Office, folded at the top but not affecting any stamp and a few toned spots. Very rare commercial usage. Photo HK$ 7,500 - 8,000

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Nanking

Ex. 178

178 1896 Nanking local post 1st issue 1c to 20c complete set of 8, used and 2nd issue 1/2c to 5c complete set of 5, mint. Chan LN1-LN8, LN10-LN15. Photo HK$ 1,000 - 1,200 179 1896 Nanking Local Post, 1st issue, 1/2c to 20c complete set of 20, mint and lightly hinged, a few tiny toned spots on a few stamps only. Chan LN1-LN8. Photo HK$ 700 - 800

Ex. 179

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