cover 1879 printed circular from New York to the Shanghai Municipal Council concerning the bankruptcy of Oliphant & Co. of China bearing 2c. vermilion cancelled by cork type and showing on reverse "SHANGHAE/LOCAL POST" arrival c.d.s. (AU 2 79) in blue. Scarce circular rate. Photo

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cover 1879 printed circular from New York to the Shanghai Municipal Council concerning the bankruptcy of Oliphant & Co. of China bearing 2c. vermilion cancelled by cork type and showing on reverse "SHANGHAE/LOCAL POST" arrival c.d.s. (AU 2 79) in blue. Scarce circular rate. Photo

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