cover 1901 (29 Jan.) German picture postcard from an Italian soldier addressed to Italy (internally re-addressed), bearing Ichang Local Post 5ca. mauve cancelled in purple (this did not serve postal use) together with China Coiling Dragon 1c. cancelled in blue at Tientsin (30.1). The contents refer to the beheading of the Tao Mai (Mandarin) of Tientsin. Photo

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cover 1901 (29 Jan.) German picture postcard from an Italian soldier addressed to Italy (internally re-addressed), bearing Ichang Local Post 5ca. mauve cancelled in purple (this did not serve postal use) together with China Coiling Dragon 1c. cancelled in blue at Tientsin (30.1). The contents refer to the beheading of the Tao Mai (Mandarin) of Tientsin. Photo