JAPAN / CHINA

Covers and stamps / Japan

JAPAN / CHINA: 1877 Envelope to USA franked 1876 5sn green cherry blossom tied by crossroad cork cancel, "I.J.Postal Agency Shanghai APR 10" cds and Yokohama PAID ALL Apr 21 in red, alongside red San Francisco Paid All May 9 transit, v.fine and early use. Japanese Post Office in Shanghai opened on April 15, 1876.: 1877 Envelope to USA franked 1876 5sn green cherry blossom tied by crossroad cork cancel, "I.J.Postal Agency Shanghai APR 10" cds and Yokohama PAID ALL Apr 21 in red, alongside red San Francisco Paid All May 9 transit, v.fine and early use. Japanese Post Office in Shanghai opened on April 15, 1876.