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147 1897 (4 May) A cover from Shanghai registered to Foochow bearing Red Revenues large figures surcharged 1c on 3c, Small Dragon small figures surcharged 5c on 5 cands, Dowager small figures surcharged, Dowager small figures surcharged 4c on 4 cands, Dowager large figures surcharged 2.50mm on 2nd printing, 1c on 1 cand, 10c on 9 cands (faded) 20c on 24 cands, each tied by ‘SHANGHAI’ cds, on reverse with ‘CUSTOMS/ FOOCHOW’ arrival cds, date not clear. with a tear at left and repaired, but not affecting any stamp and cancellation. Photo HK$ 50,000 - 60,000

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148 1897 (5 Apr.) An incoming cover fromUSA to Tientsin, bearing Ulysses S. Grant 5c brown, tied by ‘NEW HAVEN’ wave cancel, on reverse with ‘TACOMA/12.4.97’, ‘U.S.POSTAL AGENCY,SHANGHAI/14.5.97’ and ‘CUSTOMS/ SHANGHAI/14.5.97’ transit and faint ‘CUSTOMS/ TIENTSIN/16.5.97’ arrival cds in blue, with contents. Photo HK$ 2,000 - 3,000

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