Lot 2312
China Covers / Incoming Mail
Estimate
5,000 - 10,000 HKD
1873 (10 Jan) a cover from Germany addressed to Amoy, China, franked with 2 x 1gr, 2 x 5gr Bister, Small Shield (Michel 6), tied by “SONDERBURG / 10 1 73”, adjacent one more Sonderborg c.d.s., sender’s directive “via Brindisi”, framed “P.D.” handstamp. On the reverse side, Brindisi (Gen 75), Hong Kong transit (7 March), AMOY arrival c.d.s. in blue (14 March). cover with some minor edgewear and otherwise Very Fine, a scarce and attractive two colors franking from Sonderborg, Northern Germany (near Denmark today) to the Treaty Port of AMOY in China. Scarce Northern Germany Federation mail sent to AMOY. Certified by Hans Michael Krug on 17 Jan 2022
1873.1.10 德國寄廈門,銷Sonderborg日戳。3.14抵廈門。北德寄廈門之難得進口例。
Ava Auctions 14th Spring Auction
Final bidding date:
March 29, 2026 at 1:00 AM CET
