German Offices in China, 1901, 3pf-5m Overprints Complete. 5m type I, each tied by "Shanghai, Deutsche Post, 14/4, 03" cds on large fresh cover to Trier, Germany, registry etiquette and partial receiving backstamp, Very Fine, a lovely on cover set. Michel No. 15-27I. Scott No. 24-36  Estimate $400 - 600. $0 (Image)

German Offices in China, 1905, 1c-2½d Surcharged Complete. Tied by "Shanghai, Deutsche Post, 3.1, 06" cds on over franked registered cover to Coln, Germany forwarded to Dusseldorf, registry etiquette and appropriate backstamps; cover and stamp flaws, F.-V.F. appearance. Michel No. 28-37. Scott No. 37-46  Estimate $100 - 150. $0 (Image)

German Offices in China, 1905, 2½d on 5m slate & carmine. Exceptional centering, tied by two strikes of "Tientsin, Deutsche Post, 20.12.11" cds's on fresh pre-printed address cover to Berlin, registry etiquette and receiving backstamp, Extremely Fine. Scott No. 46. Michel No. 37a  Estimate $200 - 300. $0 (Image)

German Offices in China, Germany 1900, 20pf ultramarine. Single tied by "Peking, Deutsches Post, 7/5, 01" cds on cover to Erlau, Germany, indistinct "S.B., Osta Exped" cachet handstamp at upper left, receiving backstamp; light cover wrinkling, F.-V.F., a rare forerunner usage of the Germany 1900 20pf Crown and Eagle issue used from Peking, China during the Boxer Rebellion; with 2008 A.P.S. certificate. Michel No. PVad; €2,500 ($3,425)  Estimate $500 - 750. $0 (Image)