China, Hong Kong, Japan and Other Asia Stamps and Postal History

French Offices in China, 1894 (Apr), long commercial cover from Shanghai to France, with France 25c and 1F x6 (one damaged), with Shanghai French PO c.d.s., "Ligne N Paquebot" French no. 2 c.d.s. (Apr 14) and Lyon c.d.s. (Mai 2) on back, red wax seals removed.; slightly soiled and some faults on back and edge, otherwise Fine.
Estimate HK$ 3,000 - 4,000

Very rare high value cover paying a 6.25 franc rate but not registered .