
1897 (20 Apr) registered cover to Shanghai, China franked on reverse with Koban 1s., 2s. and three 4s. (pair and single) tied by native red-brown cds, Tokio registration label with Tokio I.J.P.O. cds front and back, Kobe transit on obverse and Shanghai I.J.P.O. arrival. The envelope is addressed R. A. de Villard; some slight staining and tear on front.