China 1897 New Currency Surcharges Covers 1897 (27 Sept.) opened-out

China 1897 New Currency Surcharges Covers 1897 (27 Sept.) opened-out flimsy envelope used locally in Tientsin bearing Large Figures, Narrow Setting 1c. on 1ca. horizontal pair variety imperforate between stamp and interpanneau margin, cancelled by light Tientsin pa-kua and, on the reverse, Tientsin Dollar dater along with postman's delivery note. A very scarce variety used on cover. Pays 2c. rate for under ¼ ounce. Photo

Estimate:$2,038.78

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