cover 1893 (11 May) Shanghai 1c. stationery envelope (light tone spotting) cancelled by "LOCAL POST/SHANGHAI" handstamp in blue, the reverse with Shanghai Local Post despatch c.d.s. and double-ring "CUSTOMS/CHEFOO" arrival c.d.s. A good cover used before the introduction of the Local Post. Photo | Christie's

Lot 2360

2360

cover 1893 (11 May) Shanghai 1c. stationery envelope (light tone spotting) cancelled by "LOCAL POST/SHANGHAI" handstamp in blue, the reverse with Shanghai Local Post despatch c.d.s. and double-ring "CUSTOMS/CHEFOO" arrival c.d.s. A good cover used before the introduction of the Local Post. Photo

CHEFOO Incoming Mail

cover 1893 (11 May) Shanghai 1c. stationery envelope (light tone spotting) cancelled by "LOCAL POST/SHANGHAI" handstamp in blue, the reverse with Shanghai Local Post despatch c.d.s. and double-ring "CUSTOMS/CHEFOO" arrival c.d.s. A good cover used before the introduction of the Local Post. Photo

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cover 1893 (11 May) Shanghai 1c. stationery envelope (light tone spotting) cancelled by "LOCAL POST/SHANGHAI" handstamp in blue, the reverse with Shanghai Local Post despatch c.d.s. and double-ring "CUSTOMS/CHEFOO" arrival c.d.s. A good cover used before the introduction of the Local Post. Photo