Sale 1248 — The Magnolia Collection of U.S. Mail in China and Japan: Part 1
Sale Date — Thursday, 16 December, 2021
Category — Mail to China
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
2038
2c Black, F. Grill (93). Horizontal pair used with pair of 3c Red, F. Grill (94), cancelled or tied by targets, "Bristol N.H. Apr. 19" (1869) circular datestamp on cover to J. C. A. Wingate, U.S. Consul, Swatow, China, sender's directive "By Pacific Mail", red "New York Paid All May 8" circular datestamp--carried on PMSS China, departing San Francisco Jun. 4, 1869, arriving Hong Kong Jul. 6--Hong Kong (Jul. 6) transit and Swatow (Jul. 8) receiving backstamps, faint toning, one 2c corner rounded, still Very Fine, attractive Black Jack use on 10c treaty rate cover to China
E. 750-1,000
2,300