Lot 748 People’s Republic of China 1950 (June 6), Shanghai “Flying Goose” meter cover to New York, franked with “**31.00” red boxed meter with “Flying Goose” and red double-circle Shanghai dater, further cancelled with bilingual Shanghai c.d.s. (17 Jun), to New York, a scarce Revolutionary-period usage when postage stamps were not easily attainable, a fine example of this desirable meter. Estimate C$100, sold for C$650.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
A Traditional Philatelic Auction House — Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
