£1,600
Post Offices in China. 1919 10c Size H registration envelope overprinted "CHINA", sent by H.B.M Consul-General at Canton to London, insured for 3,000 francs. Franked by P.O in China 6c, 10c and five 50c stamps (paying 16c postage + 10c registration + $2.50 insurance fee) each cancelled by "CANTON / B" c.d.s, with boxed "R / CANTON B.P.O / No", endorsed "O.H.M.S" and bearing two differing "INSURED" labels, red wax seals impressed "H.B.M CONSULATE / CANTON". A rare and exceptionally fine Insured use of this registration envelope. Photo on Page 90.
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