German Offices in China, 1889, 20pf Blue. Vertical pair with selvage at bottom, tied by "Tientsin, Kaiserl. Deutsche Postagentur, 10/4 94" cds on 1894 registered cover to Boston Mass., violet "Astor House Hotel" handstamp at top left, Tientsin registry label at top center, I.J.P.O. Shanghai (4.21) and Yokohama (4.26) datestamps, reverse with purple San Francisco (5.21) transit and Boston (5.27) arrival cds, Very Fine.
Scott No. 49c; Estimate $500 - 750.

A SCARCE AND ATTRACTIVE GERMAN FORERUNNER COVER FROM TIENTSIN, CHINA TO THE UNITED STATES. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750