1898 Chinese Imperial Post, $2 brown, red & yellow, in combination with Hong Kong 1898, “1 DOLLAR” in black on 96 cents greyish-black, all fresh colour and fine perforations, the former tied by cds “WUCHOW 4 OCT 99”, the latter tied by boxed "l.P.O." and Hong Kong cds (date unclear) to large size registered linen envelope sent to Lichtenthal, Germany, an unframed “R” and manuscript “871” to top. Reverse, arrival “LICHTENTHAL 6 11 99”. Envelope reduced at left, worn in places as might be expected and creasing which does not affect adhesive. Scarce mixed franking.
