Lot 40203 – 1898 Envelope to Berlin bearing 1892-98 20pf tied by “SHANGHAI” cds (3.9), with very fine strike of “CHEFOO./26 AUG 98” Large Dollar origin dater

1898 (Sept 3) Envelope to Berlin bearing 1892-98 20pf (one short perf. at top), tied by “SHANGHAI” cds (3.9), with very fine strike of “CHEFOO./26 AUG 98” Large Dollar origin dater in blue at lower left, reverse showing neat “SHANGHAI./30 AUG 98” Large Dollar dater together with arrival cds, the distance Chefoo-Shanghai being free of charge, a rare combination franking in delightful appearance.