cover 1879 envelope to Shanghai bearing 3 ca. centrally cancelled by Tientsin seal showing, on reverse, "CUSTOMS/TIENTSIN" c.d.s. (21.3.79) and "SHANGHAE/LOCAL POST" c.d.s. (25.3.79). A fine and early 3 candarins internal rate (the inland rate was only changed to 3 candarins in March) cover. Photo | Christie's

Lot 1790

1790

1879

cover 1879 envelope to Shanghai bearing 3 ca. centrally cancelled by Tientsin seal showing, on reverse, "CUSTOMS/TIENTSIN" c.d.s. (21.3.79) and "SHANGHAE/LOCAL POST" c.d.s. (25.3.79). A fine and early 3 candarins internal rate (the inland rate was only changed to 3 candarins in March) cover. Photo

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cover 1879 envelope to Shanghai bearing 3 ca. centrally cancelled by Tientsin seal showing, on reverse, "CUSTOMS/TIENTSIN" c.d.s. (21.3.79) and "SHANGHAE/LOCAL POST" c.d.s. (25.3.79). A fine and early 3 candarins internal rate (the inland rate was only changed to 3 candarins in March) cover. Photo

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