Sale 1025 — 2012 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Tuesday, 26 June, 2012
Category — Foreign Air Post Issues from the Frelinghuysen Collection
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337
CHINA, SINKIANG, 1932-33, 5c-30c Air Post (C1-C4). 30c traces of original gum, others original gum, rich colors, also including piece with 10c used with Sinkiang No. 54 and tied by circular datestampFINE-VERY FINE. A SCARCE COMPLETE SET OF THE SINKIANG AIR POST ISSUE.
According to http://www.cpsl.org.uk/articles/sinkiang.html , the 15c was designed for postage to Lanchow and the 30c for towns beyond. The airpost stamps of 5c and 10c were prepared and used after the flight on 15th December 1932 for the increased air rates.
The 15c and 30c each with two Sanabria backstamps.
4,895
3,000