German Post China, Forerunner

Lot 2051 German Post China, Forerunner

MichelV41b Scott39

Description

Germany, Used in China, 1880-83, 10pf Red (39; Michel V41b). Used with 1889, 50pf Chocolate (51; Michel V50b), tied by "Kaiserlich Deutsche Postagentur Shanghai 1/11 90" circular datestamp with additional strike beside on cover to Bremen, Germany, Bremen (Dec. 7) arrival backstamp, Very Fine, a scarce combination of forerunner issues