German Post China, Forerunner

Lot 2042 German Post China, Forerunner

MichelPVb,PVg Scott54,60

Description

Germany, Used in China -- Peking, 1900, 5pf Blue Green, 50pf Reddish Purple & Black on Salmon (54, 60; Michel PVb, PVg). 5pf vertical pair, tied by "Peking, Deutsche Post 23/1 01" circular datestamps on registered cover to Tilsit, Germany, Peking registry label, Tilsit (Mar. 8) arrival backstamp, Very Fine and scarce double rate cover, particularly so with the 50pf value, ex Fuchs, with 1996 Steuer certificate