German Colonies Kiautschou

Lot 2139 German Colonies Kiautschou

Michel2 Scott4

Description

Kiauchau, 1900, 5pf on 10pf Carmine Rose, Type "d" (4; Michel 2). Michel Ty. 1, tied by "Taputur, Kiautschou 23/7 00" circular datestamp on uprated 5pf Green, 56 Degree Overprint postal card, addressed to Hankow, Tsingtao (Jul. 23) transit datestamp VERY FINE. A RARE USE OF THE 1900 5-PFENNIGS MICHEL TYPE 1 SURCHARGE ON COVER FROM TAPUTUR TO HANKOW. Scott $7,500. Michel €10,000.