on piece 1882 printed official cover front (part of top right missing) from Tientsin (22.5.82) to Shanghai bearing 1878 1 ca. and 1882 wide margin 5 ca. (a few faults) cancelled by seal. Attractive and extremely early usage (according to Mr. Whang the earliest) of the wide margin setting of the 5 candarins. Photo

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on piece 1882 printed official cover front (part of top right missing) from Tientsin (22.5.82) to Shanghai bearing 1878 1 ca. and 1882 wide margin 5 ca. (a few faults) cancelled by seal. Attractive and extremely early usage (according to Mr. Whang the earliest) of the wide margin setting of the 5 candarins. Photo

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