China German PO
Lot 59 China German PO
MichelV42c Scott40
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Germany, Used in China, 1880-83, 20pf Bright Ultramarine (40; Michel V42c). Tied by exceptionally bold strike of "Kaiserlich Deutsche Postagentur Shanghai 13/6 90" circular datestamp on cover with "Custom House, Ningpo" embossed imprint backflap to Paris, France, "Customs, Ningpo Jun. 12" double-circle datestamp on back along with Shanghai Customs (Jun. 13) datestamp, vivid red French Ligne N datestamp (Jun. 14), Paris arrival backstamp, Very Fine, rare forerunner use from Ningpo
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Lot 59 China German PO
MichelV42c Scott40
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Germany, Used in China, 1880-83, 20pf Bright Ultramarine (40; Michel V42c). Tied by exceptionally bold strike of "Kaiserlich Deutsche Postagentur Shanghai 13/6 90" circular datestamp on cover with "Custom House, Ningpo" embossed imprint backflap to Paris, France, "Customs, Ningpo Jun. 12" double-circle datestamp on back along with Shanghai Customs (Jun. 13) datestamp, vivid red French Ligne N datestamp (Jun. 14), Paris arrival backstamp, Very Fine, rare forerunner use from Ningpo
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