Lot 40149 – 1893 (Nov 3) Cover (opened for display) from Chinkiang to Geneva, rare three-colour franking featuring the “Small Dragons” in complete set

1893 (Nov 3) Cover (opened for display) from Chinkiang to Geneva, initially franked on reverse with China 1888 1ca, 3ca and 5ca, perf. 11 1/2 x 11 3/4 (Chan 19-21), tied by “CUSTOMS/CHINKIANG” cds, with aprt fo the franking being additionally tied by blue CUSTOMS/SHANGHAI” cds (5.11) in transit and receiver from Geneva, paying the rate to Switzerland on front with Type Sage 25c black on rose, tied by “SHANG-HAÏ/CHINE” cds (broken inner circle); a highly appealing and rare three-colour franking featuring the “Small Dragons” in complete set paying the single internal rate.