Auktionshaus Christoph Gärtner GmbH & Co KG Sale: 42
Asia China - Provinzausgaben - Szechuan (1933/34)
Sale No: 42
Lot No:4202
Symbol:b
Cat No:15 (10), 17 (5)
1933, marty 3 C. (10 inc. block-8/2x4), 10 C. (5, inc. block-4) tied "PAHSIEN (CHUNGKING) 24.4.29" (Apr. 29, 1935) to air mail cover to Lt. of "USS Finch" at Tsingtao w. May 2 arrival. 80 Cent rate. Printed return "Y. R. S. S. Co." (Yangtze Rapids Steamship Co.): formed in 1924 as a merger between three American shippers, at its best times employed 12 steamers, closed down in 1935. Crosswise crease not affecting stamps. Value Add Taxes (19%) will be added to the hammer price and the buyers premium. (Image)