cover 1880 (c.) a most impressive Chinese silk envelope (140x320 mm.) in pale fawn, beautifully embroidered floral design in gold coloured thread (fading slightly to brown on one side) with metal stud inlays, under the flap a label is affixed and inscribed "Envelope of an Autograph Letter from the Emperor of China to Queen Victoria"; a few minor imperfections in no way detract from this most appealing item