Basic HTML Version
96
625
626
625
1898 (10 Feb.) A combination depicting HK scene pc, bearing Germany Eagle 10pf red tied by 'DEUTSCHE SEEPOST' ship
cancellation, alongside ICP Coiling Dragon 1/2c purple tied by 'HONG KONG/10.2.98' cds x 2, with 'HAGEN/13.3.98' arrival cds.
Unusual Coiling Dragon stamp with HK postmark. Fine. Photo
HK$ 1,200 - 1,500
626
1898 (8 Mar.) An opened domestic rate cover from Tientsin to Shanghai, China Inland Missions, on front bearing Dowager large
figures 1.50mm 2nd print 2c on 2cds green, tied by 'Tientsin' Pakua chop matching 'TIENTSIN/MAR 8 98' Customs removed type
cds. on reverse with 'SHANGHAI/LOCAL POST/MR 21 98' arrival cds. Fine. Photo
HK$ 12,000 - 14,000
627
627
1898 (28 Mar.) A cover to China Inland Mission, Shanghai, bearing Dowager large figures surcharged 2.50mm on 2nd printing 2c
on 2 cds light green, stamp faded. Tied by 'HANKOW' Brown Dollar chop, on reverse with oval 'CHINA INLAND MISSION/
HANKOW/28.3.98' chop, cover's 4 corners cut off. Photo
HK$ 9,000 - 10,000
628
629