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2053
2053
1922 (5 apr.) A censored cover from Shanghai reg. to Germany, bearing opt. 'CHINA' on KGV 10c and 20c tied by
oval 'REGISTERED/SHANGHAI.B.P.O' cancellation, Webb type R4, h/s rare 'R/Shanghai B.P.O/NO 6898' reg. frame
chop in violet, size 40 x 19mm, this reg. frame chop is only mentioned by Norton, not by Webb. On reverse with
various and arrival cancellation total 7, plus a Germany censor sealed label. Fine. Photo
HK$ 2,500 - 3,000
2054
1927 A cover front with opt. ‘CHINA’ from Shanghai to Gloucester, England. The stamp itself is united. After the
closure of all the British Post Agencies in November 1922. Wei Hai Wei naval base was the only location where
CHINA overprints could be used. The use of these stamps in Shanghai in 1927 was incorrect. The cover shows the
‘SHANGHAI/T’ with box ‘T/CENTS’ manuscript in pencil 50 inside the frame chop. And British 5d postage due
stamp and h/s ‘5D’ in black for the full 10 cents rate for a letter from Shanghai. Photo
HK$ 1,200 - 1,500
2054
Swatow
2055
1919 (1? Oct.) An opt. 'CHINA' 10c registered envelopes size H 25c-$2.50 with opt. 'CHINA' on KGV 4c and 10c, tied
by 25mm single ring 'SWATOW' index B, Br.P.O cds, Webb type Hii, the latest date of this cancellation is mentioned
by Webb as 12th Nov. 1919, very late usage, h/s box 'R/SWATOW:B.P.O/No. 211' reg. chop in black, Norton type C,
rare. Fine. Photo
HK$ 20,000 - 25,000
2055