German Post China 1872, 1/3 Groschen and 1/2 Groschen small...

German Post China 1872, 1/3 Groschen and 1/2 Groschen small breast shield, both fresh and fine perfin, with single circle ‘KAISERL.-DEUTSCH. P.A. CONSTANTINOPEL 4.6.72’ on printed matter via Varna-Danube addressed to Mr. Thormann in WISMAR with arrival datestamp of 10 June (similar letter in ‘Romanow’ auction, Kruschel 1991), small portion missing on right corner. EXTREMELY SCARCE! Photo-certificate Dr. Steuer BBP. There are only four printed matters from this franking period known shipped to Germany! Provenance: Branz, Geuther Dealer

Berliner Auktionshaus Schlegel Auction

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10000.00 EUR (via Philasearch.com: Schlegel Auction German Colonies - item 9097-A1212-24)