cover 1878 (24 May) envelope from Peking to Paris via French P.O. in Shanghai (1.6) showing on reverse "I.G. OF CUSTOMS/PEKING" c.d.s. (MAY 24 78) and bearing on front Siege 40c. appropriately cancelled. A fine usage through the Customs service prior to the issue of the Large Dragons. Photo

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cover 1878 (24 May) envelope from Peking to Paris via French P.O. in Shanghai (1.6) showing on reverse "I.G. OF CUSTOMS/PEKING" c.d.s. (MAY 24 78) and bearing on front Siege 40c. appropriately cancelled. A fine usage through the Customs service prior to the issue of the Large Dragons. Photo

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