Lot 2504
2504
on piece PEKING: 1897 (2 Apr.) cover front from the French Legation to France bearing a smudged strike of the distinctive "CHINESE IMPERIAL POST OFFICE/POSTAGE PAID" handstamp in blue with the "I.G. OF CUSTOMS/PEKING" c.d.s. alongside, also in blue; used with France "Chine" 50c. tied by French Post Office Shanghai c.d.s. with a second strike alongside, attractive. Photo
Imperial Post Office
on piece PEKING: 1897 (2 Apr.) cover front from the French Legation to France bearing a smudged strike of the distinctive "CHINESE IMPERIAL POST OFFICE/POSTAGE PAID" handstamp in blue with the "I.G. OF CUSTOMS/PEKING" c.d.s. alongside, also in blue; used with France "Chine" 50c. tied by French Post Office Shanghai c.d.s. with a second strike alongside, attractive. Photo

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on piece PEKING: 1897 (2 Apr.) cover front from the French Legation to France bearing a smudged strike of the distinctive "CHINESE IMPERIAL POST OFFICE/POSTAGE PAID" handstamp in blue with the "I.G. OF CUSTOMS/PEKING" c.d.s. alongside, also in blue; used with France "Chine" 50c. tied by French Post Office Shanghai c.d.s. with a second strike alongside, attractive. Photo