Lot 2166
2166
on piece 1917 First Surcharge, 2c. on 1901 Eagle 5c. deep bluish green, tied on piece with "Pechino" 5c. by double-circle "R.R.POSTE ITALIANE/PECHINO-CINA" c.d.s. dated 1917 (26 Dec.). A very rare stamp, not listed by Chan or Sassone. Sorani Certificate (1998). Photo
Italian Post Office
on piece 1917 First Surcharge, 2c. on 1901 Eagle 5c. deep bluish green, tied on piece with "Pechino" 5c. by double-circle "R.R.POSTE ITALIANE/PECHINO-CINA" c.d.s. dated 1917 (26 Dec.). A very rare stamp, not listed by Chan or Sassone. Sorani Certificate (1998). Photo

Details
on piece 1917 First Surcharge, 2c. on 1901 Eagle 5c. deep bluish green, tied on piece with "Pechino" 5c. by double-circle "R.R.POSTE ITALIANE/PECHINO-CINA" c.d.s. dated 1917 (26 Dec.). A very rare stamp, not listed by Chan or Sassone. Sorani Certificate (1998). Photo
Provenance
Marquess of Bute, 1959