German Post China

Lot 2006 German Post China

Michel7II Scott16

Description

Germany, Offices in China, 1900, 5pf on 10pf Carmine, Foochow Surcharge, 56 Degree Overprint (16; Michel 7II). Used with 1898, 5pf Green, 56 Degree Overprint and 20pf Ultramarine, 45 Degree Overprint (2, 4a; Michel 1II, 4I), all tied by "Futschau, Deutsche Post 12/8 01" circular datestamps with additional strike at top center on registered postcard showing a man selling newspapers, addressed to Berlin, Germany, Foochow registry label, Berlin (Sept. 27) arrival datestamp, 5pf with traces of toning around perfs and some mount remnants on back, still Very Fine, with 1911 Friedemann certificate