Lot 1083
China: 1897 to 1898 Issues, ½c to 5c on Cover with 1c Local, Japan 10 Sen, #28-29, 87-88, 90, 98, To U.S., Chinese adhesives tied by Chefoo 8 May cancels, Shanghai 9 May on reverse, Japan #79 tied by Shanghai 10 May 98 I.J.P.O. cancel, Yokohama 18 May, San Francisco June 7 transit and Farmington June ? receiving cancels on reverse, Chefoo local not tied, ½c Provisional with fault at top, cover a bit soiled and wrinkled, still a very scarce piece of postal history, Fine appearance.
Estimate $400-600.
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