cover 1897 (15 Oct.) envelope (197x98mm.) registered to Germany bearing 5pf. (on reverse) 10pf., 20pf. pair and 25pf. tied by Shanghai and showing arrival d.s. on reverse; the envelope with central vertical fold resulting in a tear at foot. A rare and most attractive four-colour franking. Mansfeld guarantee. M. V46c, 47d, 48d, 49b. Photo

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cover 1897 (15 Oct.) envelope (197x98mm.) registered to Germany bearing 5pf. (on reverse) 10pf., 20pf. pair and 25pf. tied by Shanghai and showing arrival d.s. on reverse; the envelope with central vertical fold resulting in a tear at foot. A rare and most attractive four-colour franking. Mansfeld guarantee. M. V46c, 47d, 48d, 49b. Photo

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