Lot# 9024

these two airmail covers to Australia are franked to the 10g inclusive rate of 14,500 yuan (2,800 yuan for the first 20g surface postage plus 11,700 yuan for the airmail surcharge per 10g to “Other Countries”). The first, posted 17 July 1950 from Tsingtao to Renmark, South Australia, is franked with five stamps, totaling 14,500 yuan, tied by “Tsingtao 50.7.17” cds and bearing a bilingual “AIR MAIL / 航空郵遞” cachet. A neatly presented and properly rated example of early PRC airmail to Australia, with all markings clearly struck. The second, posted 28 July 1950 from Shanghai to Melbourne, is franked with five stamps, totaling 14,500 yuan, tied by “Shanghai 50.7.28” cds. It was likely routed via Canton and Hong Kong for onward carriage to Australia by Qantas Airways. This cover fully complies with the standard 4th Postal Tariff Period rate for non-Asian destinations. Both items illustrate the early reestablishment of the PRC’s international airmail service to Oceania, with precise franking, accurate rate calculation, and clear routing. Surviving examples of mail to Australia from this short rate period are rare, making these two covers valuable references for postal history study and exhibition.