Lot no. 986

1894, "I.G. OF CUSTOMS PEKING MAR 7 94" in blue on reverse of commercial wrapper from San Francisco, franked with Columbus 2 c. addressed to Peking with boxed "TO PAY" on front, re-addressed to Germany and forwarded to Tientsin, franked with Germany 5 pf. green, tied "TIENTSIN KDPA 10/3 94"; a remarkable and rare triple combination franking