cover 1897 (20 Nov.) a stampless, local cover (vertical fold with non-contemporary annotation at left) bearing fine strikes of "SHANGHAI CUSTOMS/MAIL MATTER" in red with the double-circle "SHANGHAI/LOCAL POST" c.d.s. alongside; this is believed to be the earliest date for this Shanghai postmark. Also 10pf. stationery card from Germany bearing a similar Shanghai Local Post c.d.s. dated 23rd November. Photo | Christie's

Lot 772

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cover 1897 (20 Nov.) a stampless, local cover (vertical fold with non-contemporary annotation at left) bearing fine strikes of "SHANGHAI CUSTOMS/MAIL MATTER" in red with the double-circle "SHANGHAI/LOCAL POST" c.d.s. alongside; this is believed to be the earliest date for this Shanghai postmark. Also 10pf. stationery card from Germany bearing a similar Shanghai Local Post c.d.s. dated 23rd November. Photo

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cover 1897 (20 Nov.) a stampless, local cover (vertical fold with non-contemporary annotation at left) bearing fine strikes of "SHANGHAI CUSTOMS/MAIL MATTER" in red with the double-circle "SHANGHAI/LOCAL POST" c.d.s. alongside; this is believed to be the earliest date for this Shanghai postmark. Also 10pf. stationery card from Germany bearing a similar Shanghai Local Post c.d.s. dated 23rd November. Photo