Sale #44 - China and Other Asian Countries

China, Small Dragon : 1895 (22 May) envelope (opened out for display) to Chungking via Hankow (24-25.5) bearing perf. 11½-12 3ca. mauve, cancelled by "Customs/Wuhu" double-ring d.s. in red, with another superb strike on reverse and two strikes of "Customs/Hankow" double-ring d.s. on different days also on reverse, the stamp is toned from the gum as often happens, fine domestic usage with this rare origin. Chan 20.
Estimate HK$ 60,000 - 80,000
ONLY THREE SMALL DRAGON COVERS ARE RECORDED WITH THIS CANCELLATION.