Sale 78 China and other Asian Countries

China, 1897 (29 May) envelope (enclosed letter datelined "Paotingfu, May 25 '97") to New Haven (2.7) via Chinese Imperial P.O. in Shanghai (2.6), and Yokohama (8.6) bearing 1897 New Currency small figures surcharge on Dowager first printing 5c. on 5ca., cancelled by pakua in blue, matching "Customs/Tientsin" double-ring d.s. (29.5, type A), in combination with Japan Koban 5s., cancelled by "Shanghai/I.J.P.O." c.d.s. (2.6), stamps have a few small perf. faults and envelope wear at left edge, fine usage at the 5 cents concessionary rate to the U.S.A. through the Japanese Post Office.
Estimate HK$ 12,000 - 15,000