cover 1865 (20 Aug.) blue XU5 to U.S.A., marked "Via Southampton", bearing 1865 CC 24c. pair (faults) lightly cancelled "B62" in black, showing "21CENTS" accountancy h.s., London and Chicago Pkt. transit d.s., all in red, and, on reverse, "SHANGHAE" and Hong Kong c.d.s.; the XU5 a little damaged and repaired, but quite attractive. Photo

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cover 1865 (20 Aug.) blue XU5 to U.S.A., marked "Via Southampton", bearing 1865 CC 24c. pair (faults) lightly cancelled "B62" in black, showing "21CENTS" accountancy h.s., London and Chicago Pkt. transit d.s., all in red, and, on reverse, "SHANGHAE" and Hong Kong c.d.s.; the XU5 a little damaged and repaired, but quite attractive. Photo

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