Sale 1010 — 2011 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Saturday, 18 June, 2011
Category — U.S. Post Offices in Japan and China
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
78
5c Chocolate (223). Used with Chefoo, 1894, 1c Scarlet (9), both stamps tied by "U.S. Postal Agency, Shanghai, Aug. 17 10PM, 1895" duplex datestamp and oval grid cancel on cover to Wooster O., "Chefoo Local Post 13 Aug. 1895" datestamp, San Francisco and receiving backstamps, with original enclosure datelined "Wei Chien Aug. 3rd 1895", missionary letter, slightly reduced at left where small piece restored, few toned spots incl. one affecting 5c, otherwise Very Fine, scarce and attractive combination
E. 1,500-2,000
6,000