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543 1893 (19 July) A cover from Shanghai to France, on front bearing French Peace and Commerce 15c blue in pair, tied by ‘SHANG- HAI’ Fr. P.O cds, and over struck French arrival cds in blue, on reverse matching ‘I.G. OF CUSTOMS/PEKING/14.7.93’, ‘CUSTOMS/TISNTSIN/15.7.93’ cds in blue, ‘CUSTOMS/SHANGHAI/19.7.93 transit, one stamp has been cut off, probably a Small Dragon issue, ‘YS SINGEAUX/27.10.93’ arrival cds. Photo HK$ 4,000 - 5,000 544 1894 (10 Nov.) An embossed Customs cover from Shanghai to Germany, bearing overprinted ‘Chine’ on French Peace and Commerce 25c, tied by ‘SHANG-HAI’ Fr. P.O cds, alongside ‘SHANGHAI CUSTOMS/MAIL MATTER’ cancel in blue, on reverse with ‘CUSTOMS/SHANGHAI/10.11.94’ cds, small double ring ‘PAQ.FR’ French ship chop and ‘STRASSBURG’ arrival cds. Photo HK$ 3,500 - 4,000

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545 1896 (16 Dec.) An incoming England QV 1/2p brown stationery card to Chefoo, with QV 1/2p orange, tied by ‘PUTNEY’ and ‘32’ Killer cancel, alongside ‘HONG-KONG/19.1.97’ transit, and Dowager small figures surcharged 4c on 4 cands rose pink, tied by ‘CUSTOMS/SHANGHAI’ cds, large part of the stamp damaged and affecting the cancellation, on reverse with ‘CUSTOMS/ CHEFOO/30.1.97’ arrival cds. Photo HK$ 2,500 - 3,000

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