German Post Office in China, boxer rebellion

Lot 2025 German Post Office in China, boxer rebellion

MichelVd Scott56

Description

Germany, Used in China, 1900, 20pf Ultramarine (56; Michel Vd). Tied by "K.D. Feldpoststation No. 4 1/3" circular datestamp with additional strike at center on 1901 cover to Koblenz, Germany, manuscript "Feldpost" and "Werth Hundert Mark" at top, cover with some wrinkling and small sealed tear at top, otherwise Fine and quite scarce, the 20pf stamp was applied as the cover exceeded the weight limit of 50g, with 1993 Steuer certificate