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Tientsin
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1917 (18 Dec.) A censored cover from Tientsin registered to Scheveningen, Holland, via Canada. Bearing opt. 'CHINA'
on KGV on 6c and 20c tied by 'TIENTSIN' index B, Br.P.O cds, Webb type B, h/s 'R/TIENTSIN: B.P.O/No. 7662'
registration frame in red , Norton type C. On reverse with oval 'REGISTERED/SHANGHAI.B.P.O/21.12.17' Br.P.O
cancellation, Webb type R4. On reverse with 'MONTRAL/CANADA' transit, 'SCHEVENINGEN/12.3.18' arrival cds
with Opened By Censor sealed label. The 6 cents is scarce on cover and 10 cents rate for reg. mail, 10c + 6c for over
20g. Fine. Photo
HK$ 2,500 - 3,000
2057
1918 (16 July) A cover from bearing opt. 'CHINA' on KGV 2c and 4c in pair to London, England. Tied by 'TIENTSIN'
index B, Br.P.O cds, Webb type B, with 'SHANGHAI/19.7.18' index A, Webb type L transit on reverse. Roughly
opened at top but not affecting the stamps. Photo
HK$ 700 - 1,000