German Post China

Lot 2108 German Post China

MichelV48d ScottGermany49c

Description

Germany, Used in China, 1889, 20pf Ultramarine (49; Michel V48d). Tied by "Shanghai 11/13 96" circular datestamp on cover to Bremen, Germany, sender's directive "Per engl. Post", cover originating in Shanghai with Shanghai, 1893, 1/2c Orange, Typograhed (153a), block of four, tied by well-struck blue "Shanghai Local Post NO 12 96" circular datestamps, Shanghai (Nov. 12) transit and Bremen (Dec. 20) arrival backstamps, cover with some wrinkling and crease which crosses the Shanghai block, backflap with sealed tear, otherwise Very Fine and attractive cover