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.