Lot 78
China US Postal Agency unofficial Shanghai China overprints

Stamps and Covers of Asia & the Middle East | S25009
Auction: 2 September 2025 at 11:00 BST
Estimate: £600 - £800
Description
United States Postal Agency in Shanghai: 1913 SHANGHAI/ CHINA overprints on Washington/ Franklin values, these being the only nine values overprinted, all with hinge remains and thinning to 1c, 6c (plus damaged corner), 8c, and 10c, the 4c and 10c with one straight edge. A very rare set.
Footnote
The U.S. Postal agent, maybe to enhance the prestige of the Agency, had some of the available stock overprinted locally in Shanghai. He was allowed to create pre-cancels but not issue stamps and the Washington Office stopped it, the Agent receiving a severe reprimand.

