INAUGURAL AUCTION

1895 (15 Mar) Chefoo to London. Envelope embossed with Csutoms Chefoo on flap.. Franked with complete set of 9 values, cancelled by Chefoo Chinese seal canceller, with "Customs Chefoo" cds on reverse. Transit "Customs Shanghai" (17 Mar)In combination with French 2x 25c stamps, cancelled by "Shang-hai, Chine" cds (22 Mar). Address excised affecting Paris transit cds. London arrival (29 Apr). Tony Kwan, Covers and Cards of Empress Dowager Jubilee and Its Surcharged Issues. Vol.1, pg.78.