China, Chungking, 1897 (22 Oct.) Chungking Local Post stationery card to Prestonpans, Scotland (10.12) bearing Red Revenue large figures surcharge 1c. on 3c (2), cancelled by "Chungking" dollar chop, and France "Chine" 5c. cancelled by "Shang-hai/Chine" c.d.s (4.11), with unframed red "T" and "T" in triangle h.s., and handstruck "4D/F.B.", very fine. A charming and delightful postcard.
Apparently sent at the printed matter rate (Christmas greeting) of 2 cents, the card has been taxed for the postcard rate (written message at back) of 4 cents (10 centimes).
Estimate HK$ 150,000 - 200,000