Wrong Date on German Post in China 1899 Letter

German Post in China 1899 Letter with Date Error

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German Post in China, Qingdao. Cover with an overprinted Reichspost 10 Pfennig red – stamp, tied by a TSINTAU 2 / 7 99 KIAUTSCHOU – cancellation. This is a mistake: It should be 2 / 8, August, not July. The Chinese and German cancellation at the reverse are correct with Aug 4 and 4/8. Vertical fold otherwise good condition.

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