cover -- 1895 ½c. card from Kewkiang to Beira, South Africa (23.11) via Shanghai Customs (10.9), Hong Kong (14.9) and Titicorn (1.10) bearing France "Chine" 5c. pair (one stamp has defect) cancelled by "SHANG-HAI/CHINE" c.d.s. (11.9). Rare and an unusual destination. Photo

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cover -- 1895 ½c. card from Kewkiang to Beira, South Africa (23.11) via Shanghai Customs (10.9), Hong Kong (14.9) and Titicorn (1.10) bearing France "Chine" 5c. pair (one stamp has defect) cancelled by "SHANG-HAI/CHINE" c.d.s. (11.9). Rare and an unusual destination. Photo

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