China 1898-1910 Imperial Chinese Post Covers

China 1898-1910 Imperial Chinese Post Covers 1901 (11 Feb.) Tientsin to Berlin envelope, bearing C.I.P two 2c., and one each of 1c., 4c. and 5c., tied by Tientsin bilingual cds. In combination with Hong Kong QV 10c. applied by Shanghai BPO to pay for UPU rate to Germany. On the reverse with arrived (30.3) Berlin No. 2 Post Office. Colourful franking and rare. This is a good example of the scarce "Winter Courier Post" from Tientsin by land to Shanghai paying 14c rate. The normal sea route across Bohai was closed due to sea being frozen in winter.

Estimate:$1,019.39

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