CHINA, 1878, 3c Brown Red, Large Dragon (2). Wonderfully fresh and well-centered example, tied by clear blue Peking seal on back of cover to Paris, France, with matching blue “I.C. of Customs, Peking Jul 22 81” double-circle datestamp, sent via the French Post Office in Shanghai where it received France 5c Green on Greenish and two singles of 15c Blue Sage Issues (78, 92; Yvert 75, 90), each tied by dotted “5104” cancel with matching “Shanghai, Chine 29 Juil 81” datestamp, cover originated from the “Legation de la Republique Francaise, Pekin” with large blue cachet on back, Tientsin and Shanghai Customs transit backstamps, Paris receiving datestamp, cover with tear at top left and opening tear on backflap going thru blue cachet of little importance VERY FINE. A PHENOMENAL COVER BEARING THE 1878 3-CENT LARGE DRAGON FIRST ISSUE OF CHINA ON COVER SENT VIA THE FRENCH POST OFFICE IN SHANGHAI TO PARIS. A RARITY OF THE HIGHEST ORDER. This outstanding China and France mixed-franking cover is believed to be one of the few known bearing the Large Dragon and Sage issues. A cover of exceptional importance and deserving of a key role in an award-winning exhibit.With 2007 Calves certificate. Estimate 20000.00-30000.00 USD
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