U.S. and Worldwide Stamps; South America; Russia
January 13-14, 2010
| Images | Description | Current Bid |
 | Lot #314 CHINA 1897 (Sep 15) cover to Germany, franked with combination of Dowagers 4x1/2c on 3ca (1st printing with 2.5mm surcharge setting), 2c on 2ca (3rd printing with 1.5mm surcharge setting), 1c on 3c Red Revenue, tied by Pakua cancels, with Tientsin dollar chop alongside, sent via the French Post Office in Shanghai where 25c "Chine" Type Sage was added and tied by 23 September cds. The reverse of the cover bears large Shanghai dollar chop in blue, French "Ligne N" maritime transit and Heidelberg 26.10.97 arrival pmks, exceptionally rare and beautiful combination franking  | Price Realized $24,000.00 |
