Swatow
cover 1875 (25 Mar.) XU5 to U.S.A., marked at top right "United States Consulate, Swatow China", bearing 8c. (2) cancelled "B62" in transit, showing "HONG KONG/PAID ALL" d.s. in red, San Francisco transit c.d.s. and, on reverse, "SWATOW" (in blue) and Hong Kong c.d.s.; the XU5 a little damaged at edges, nevertheless a very scarce and attractive franking. Photo
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cover 1875 (25 Mar.) XU5 to U.S.A., marked at top right "United States Consulate, Swatow China", bearing 8c. (2) cancelled "B62" in transit, showing "HONG KONG/PAID ALL" d.s. in red, San Francisco transit c.d.s. and, on reverse, "SWATOW" (in blue) and Hong Kong c.d.s.; the XU5 a little damaged at edges, nevertheless a very scarce and attractive franking. Photo