Lot 90194 – 1876, Koban 5 sen light brown, on cover from Shanghai to Nagasaki

1876, « Koban » 5 sen light brown, applied on reverse of Chinese-style illustrated envelope from Shanghai to Nagasaki (Japan), correctly paying the 5 sen rate from Shanghai to Japan, which was into force from April 1st, 1876. Tied by « crossroads » cancel of Shanghai (Nishino-tpye SH76A), with large “I.J. Postal Agency Shanghai Nov 1” cds also tying the franking, large early datestamp of “Nagasaki » alongside as arrival. Additionally dated “9th Month 16th Day” in manuscrip according to the lunar calendar. A very fine and scarce usage in China.