Lots 600-603
China

CHINA - Italian P.O. 1917, "PECHINO" 2c on 5C, top marginal block of four in perfect n.h. condition. Perfect centering and very fresh color. Dr. Avi certificate. Sassone 1; Euros4 800 (5 120 CHF). (Photo). Est. 600 - 1 000 CHF.

CHINA - Italian P.O. 1917, "TIENTSIN" 2c on 5C, bottom right corner marginal block of four with plate number in perfect n.h. condition. Good centering and very fresh color. Dr. Avi certificate. Sassone 1; Euros6 800 (7 250 CHF). (Photo). Est. 1 200 - 2 000 CHF.

CHINA - Italian P.O. 1917-19, very nice selection offices at Peking and Tientsin, mainly n.h., Tientsin stamp lightly hinged. Nice and attractive assembly. Sassone Euros1 000+ (1 070 CHF). (Photo). Est. 100 - 150 CHF.

CHINA - Italian P.O. 1919 registered cover to Holland, franked with 2c/5c + 8c/20c + 10c/25c Italian surcharged issue for TIENTSIN to make correct 20c registered letter rate, all tied by "POSTE ITALIANE*TIENTSIN CHINA" c.d.s. Alongside double line "R.N.POSTE ITALIANE / TIENTSIN -CHINA" registration handstamp. Arrival on reverse. Rare commercially used stamp. Sassone 16,19,20. (Photo). Est. 700 - 800 CHF.