cover TIENTSIN: 1897 (June) from Tientsin (customs c.d.s. in blue) to Halifax Nova Scotia and readdressed to Fredericton sent via the Jap. P.O. in Shanghai and bearing "Koban" 5s. blue cancelled by "I.J.P.O." c.d.s., showing various transit and arrival d.s., a few minor faults. A Chinese adhesive used to pay the postage from Tientsin to Shandhai apparently came adrift in transit. Photo