Lot 2409
2409
on piece 1893 unofficial 2c. green quadrisect tied on piece by "LOCAL POST AGENCY/FOOCHOW" around Chinese characters in black; also a selection of Shanghai 1890-91 5c. carmine (5) bearing similar cancellations in either blue or black
on piece 1893 unofficial 2c. green quadrisect tied on piece by "LOCAL POST AGENCY/FOOCHOW" around Chinese characters in black; also a selection of Shanghai 1890-91 5c. carmine (5) bearing similar cancellations in either blue or black

Details
on piece 1893 unofficial 2c. green quadrisect tied on piece by "LOCAL POST AGENCY/FOOCHOW" around Chinese characters in black; also a selection of Shanghai 1890-91 5c. carmine (5) bearing similar cancellations in either blue or black
Further details
When the subscription system was abolished, the new postal rates were set at 5c. for letter from 1st January 1893. Following the public outcry, these rates were reduced on 1st March 1893, however, stock of stamps proved inadequate and official and unofficial bisects were allowed pending new supplies