1898 unoverprinted 10pf stationery card, additionally franked with "China" 20c ultramarine, canceled by Tsingtau, China cds and registered to Germany (with 1990 Steuer certificate). Also included is a cover (opened for display) with pair of 20pf "China" overprints, similar departure cds, addressed to his Majesty the German Kaiser and King of Prussia at the German Consulate in Port Said, with Registry label, blue "Heinrich Prinz von Preussen" seal, Suez and Port Said arrival pmks, backcover tears and minor faults, unusual destination. As "Kiauchau" had not been declared a protectorate when this device was ordered, it was inscribed "China" at bottom (Cat No. Mi.V 4I) (Image)

Est.US$1,000

1899 (1 Dec) red-band cover franked with 30c I.C.P. tied by oval Kiaochow datestamp, sent via the German Post Office, where a pair of "China" 20c ultramarine were added, canceled "Tsingtau, Kiautschou" cds and Registered to Germany, corresponding Registry label alongside, arrival pmks on back, little toning on back, otherwise fine and rare combination franking (Image)

Est.US$1,000

1899 (30 June) unoverprinted 10pf lettersheet, additionally franked with "China" 20c ultramarine, canceled by Tsingtau, Kiautschou cds and Registered to Germany, corresponding Registry label alongside, Colditz (14.8.99) arrival pmk on back, fine, early usage from Kiauchau (Image)

Est.US$250