China, 1896 (11 Dec.) envelope to Peking (7.2.97) via the French Post Office in Shanghai (16.1.97) bearing France Peace and Commerce 25c., cancelled by "Fourmies/Nord" c.d.s., and small figures surcharge on Dowager 1st printing 4c. on 4ca. applied on arrival in China and cancelled by "Customs/Shanghai" double-ring d.s. (18.1.97), extremely fine and exceptionally rare and alluring pre-issue usage of the surcharged stamps. Chan 40.
Estimate HK$ 150,000 - 200,000
成交:70萬港元
China, 1897 Revenue with Large Figures Surcharge $5 on 3c. red, position 7, fresh colour, centred to lower left, fine unused with large part original gum, a rare example with original gum since most of these stamps were soaked off remittance certificates. Chan 91.
Estimate HK$ 150,000 - 200,000
成交:70萬港元