cover 1912 (May) XU5 (opened at right) to U.S.A. (18.6 arrival) bearing a Chinese Imperial Post 10c. dull blue cancelled by a Republic postal cancellation, reverse with "CANTON/I.J.P.O." c.d.s.; an interesting late usage of a C.I.P. adhesive.

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cover 1912 (May) XU5 (opened at right) to U.S.A. (18.6 arrival) bearing a Chinese Imperial Post 10c. dull blue cancelled by a Republic postal cancellation, reverse with "CANTON/I.J.P.O." c.d.s.; an interesting late usage of a C.I.P. adhesive.

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