Lot no. 553

1897, Dowager surcharge with small numerals 8 c. on 6 ca. in vertical pair, the lower stamp apparently imperforated at bottom and therefore separated by hand, together with 4 c. on 4 ca., all tied by Dollar chop of Chefoo to commercial envelope with combination franking French Post 50 c., tied by Shanghai cds., to Germany with arrival mark, Dollar chop of Shanghai applied in transit; the envelope folded, slightly affecting 4 c., some transportation marks; a very scarce cover