Kobe (Hiogo)
cover 1874 (Feb.) XU5 from "WACHTELS & CO./HIOGO (JAPAN)" to France (29.3 arrival) bearing on face 18c. lilac and cancelled "Y1" in blue at Yokohama, showing matching c.d.s. (9.2) on reverse together with Hong Kong (17.2) transit c.d.s. in black; minor peripheral soiling, however a rare example of mail usage from Hiogo prior to the introduction of the "D30" killer. Photo
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cover 1874 (Feb.) XU5 from "WACHTELS & CO./HIOGO (JAPAN)" to France (29.3 arrival) bearing on face 18c. lilac and cancelled "Y1" in blue at Yokohama, showing matching c.d.s. (9.2) on reverse together with Hong Kong (17.2) transit c.d.s. in black; minor peripheral soiling, however a rare example of mail usage from Hiogo prior to the introduction of the "D30" killer. Photo