Lot
3569 
China - U.S. Offices, 1895 U.S. and Chefoo Local mixed franking cover. Last of the combination covers, faulty from rough opening at right - with original letter (dateline Wei Hien); Chefoo stamp tied by Feb. 2, 1895 Chefoo Local Post cancel and both tied by U. S. Postal Agency Shanghai duplex; 5 different postmarks on back including Chefoo and faint Shanghai Local Post, Shanghai duplex, San Francisco cds and Carthage cds, a V.G. cover, a real rarity begging for restoration to make it an exhibitable cover. Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $500