Auction 309-320 - Europe & Overseas - Day 7

1888: Small Dragon 3 ca. mauve, perf. 11½, two examples used on rverse of 1892 combination cover to Spandau, Germany tied by TIENTSIN chops with "CUSTOMS / TIENTSIN" cds adjacent (Aug 4); "CUSTOMS / SHANGHAI" cds in blue (Aug 9) and transferred to French P.O. Franked on obverse with Type Sage 25 c. pair for onward transmission (Aug 12). A scarce and attractive cover.