German Post China, Forerunner

Lot 2054 German Post China, Forerunner

MichelV37e Scott36

Description

Germany, Used in China, 1890, 2m Brownish Purple (36; Michel V37e). Horizontal pair, tied by "Kaiserlich Deutsche Postagentur Shanghai 4/2 93" circular datestamps on linen-lined cover front only to Foreign Ministry in Stockholm, Sweden, violet "Utrikes Dept. 13 MRS. 93" arrival handstamp, front with vertical file fold VERY FINE. A RARE USE OF A PAIR OF THE GERMANY 2-MARKS STAMPS ON COVER FRONT ONLY TO SWEDEN. With 2012 Steuer certificate.