German Post China

Lot 2104 German Post China

MichelV48d ScottGermany49

Description

Germany, Used in China, 1899, 20pf Ultramarine (49; Michel V48d). Tied by "Shanghai 31/7 96" circular datestamp on native cover with design to Claremont, Cape Colony, sender's directive "via England", cover originating in Chefoo with Chefoo, 1894, 1c Rose Red (10), tied by "Local Post, Chefoo 28 Jul. 96" double-circle despatch datestamp with further strike on back, Shanghai Local Post (Jul. 30) transit and Claremont (Sept. 21) arrival backstamps, cover with some minor toned spots and slight wrinkling, Very Fine, an exceptional combination cover to a rare destination