cover 1884 (Nov.) XU5 (addressee's name excised) from Tientsin to Peking "per SS Kowshing", bearing 1883 rough perf. 3ca. bright red (perfs trimmed at foot) tied by seal type and showing "CUSTOMS/TIENTSIN" double ring d.s. on reverse. Ink annotation referring to a plate variety appears below the adhesive. Holcombe certificate (1992). S.G. 8, Chan 11. Photo