German Post China

Lot 2096 German Post China

MichelV2I,V3I Scott2a,3a

Description

Germany, Offices in China, 1898, 5pf Green, 10pf Carmine, 45 Degree Overprint (2a, 3a; Michel V2I, V3I). Vertical pairs of each, tied by "Tsintanfort, Marine-Feldpost 31/1 98" circular datestamps on registered cover to Breslau, Germany, Tsintanfort registry label, Breslau (Mar. 15) arrival backstamp, cover with some edgewear and minor tears, otherwise Very Fine, a scarce cancel which was only in use for a short period of time from Jan. to Mar. 1898