
KOREA: 1902 (June 2): AR registered envelope to St. Petersburg, Russia franked on both sides with a combination of 16 stamps, on back 1895 5 p. green, strip of three 10 p. blue, 25 p. maroon, also overprinted in red 5 p. green, overprinted in black 25 p. maroon, pair of 2 re. gray, on front with pair of 20 ch. red-brown, two 15 ch. gray-violet, 5 ch. pink, 6 ch. blue and 10 ch. purple, all tied by "SEOUL / COREE" departure cds, front bears registration handstamp and framed 'A R', reverse with SHANGHAI transit (June 12) and St. PETERSBURG arrival (July 8, julian). A couple of light stains not detracting from a remarkable cover.