China 1899 (Shanghai) Wei Hai-wei Courier Post 2c dull scarlet, SG3 British PO in Siam (Bangkok) Perkins Bacon printing

Perkins Bacon printing

The Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £204+

15th to 17th February Natty to Castro

which began in April 1440

China 1899 (Shanghai) Wei Hai-wei Courier Post 2c dull scarlet, SG3 British PO in Siam (Bangkok) Perkins Bacon printingChina 1899 (9 Jan) Shanghai Wei Hai wei Courier Post 2c dull scarlet, SG3. A fine and very fresh block of four with large part original gum. A few shortish perforations, mentioned for accuracy, which does not detract from the overall quality. A scarce block in this quality. Wei Hai Wei is located in Shantung Province. Along with the nearby island of Liu Kung Tau, it was leased to Great Britain in July 1898. The postal services there were inadequate