German Post China
Lot 42 German Post China
Michel8-10 Scott17-19
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Germany, Offices in China, 1900, 3pf Brown, 5pf Green, 10pf Carmine, Tientsin Handstamp (17-19; Michel 8-10). Two singles of 3pf, all tied by four strikes of "Tientsin, Deutsche Post 6/2 01" circular datestamp and neat manuscript pen strokes on cover to Guildford, England, forwarded to Bristol, sender's directive "via Germany", Guildford (Mar. 30 and 31) transit and Bristol arrival datestamps, cover roughly opened at top and internally sealed, vertical file fold not affecting stamps, 10pf with minor pre-use tear at top VERY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL THREE-COLOR FRANKING USING THE 3, 5, AND 10-PFENNIGS TIENTSIN PROVISIONAL ISSUES ON COVER TO ENGLAND. Signed Thier. With 1994 Jakubek certificate
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Lot 42 German Post China
Michel8-10 Scott17-19
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Germany, Offices in China, 1900, 3pf Brown, 5pf Green, 10pf Carmine, Tientsin Handstamp (17-19; Michel 8-10). Two singles of 3pf, all tied by four strikes of "Tientsin, Deutsche Post 6/2 01" circular datestamp and neat manuscript pen strokes on cover to Guildford, England, forwarded to Bristol, sender's directive "via Germany", Guildford (Mar. 30 and 31) transit and Bristol arrival datestamps, cover roughly opened at top and internally sealed, vertical file fold not affecting stamps, 10pf with minor pre-use tear at top VERY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL THREE-COLOR FRANKING USING THE 3, 5, AND 10-PFENNIGS TIENTSIN PROVISIONAL ISSUES ON COVER TO ENGLAND. Signed Thier. With 1994 Jakubek certificate
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