German Post China

Lot 2027 German Post China

MichelPVag Scott45

Description

Germany, Used in China, 1900, 2pf Gray (45; Michel PVag). Tied by crisp strike of "K.D. Feldpostexped des Ostasiatischen Expeditionscorps 6/5" circular datestamp on 1901 uprated Germany, 3pf Brown wrapper, addressed to Gera, Germany, blue framed "Sanitatskompagnie" military handstamp, Gera (Jul. 17) arrival backstamp, Extremely Fine, a choice wrapper, particularly scarce used in Peking during the Boxer Rebellion as both the stamp and the wrapper were not officially sold over the counter in China, signed Jaschke-Lantelme, with 2013 Steuer certificate