cover 1882 (20 Feb.) XU5 (light rust spotting) to France (2.3 arrival) bearing Peace and Commerce 15c. pair, cancelled by large figures "5114", showing "CORR.D'ARMEES/SHANGHAI" c.d.s. adjacent and rare small framed "PAID" h.s., "CUSTOMS/TIENTSIN" (3.2) and "CUSTOMS/SHANGHAI" (17.2) c.d.s. on reverse; there are a few small non-contemporary arrows drawn in ink on the cover. Photo

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cover 1882 (20 Feb.) XU5 (light rust spotting) to France (2.3 arrival) bearing Peace and Commerce 15c. pair, cancelled by large figures "5114", showing "CORR.D'ARMEES/SHANGHAI" c.d.s. adjacent and rare small framed "PAID" h.s., "CUSTOMS/TIENTSIN" (3.2) and "CUSTOMS/SHANGHAI" (17.2) c.d.s. on reverse; there are a few small non-contemporary arrows drawn in ink on the cover. Photo

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