Lot 40158 – 1897 (Dec 29) Small envelope endorsed « cards only », a rare printed matter rate usage

1897 (Dec 29) Small envelope endorsed « cards only » from Chinkiang to Oldenburg (Ruhstrat correspondence), franked internally with China 1897 2c (few short perforations at lower right), tied by Large Dollar « CHINKIANG » cds, showing a similar chop type from Shanghai on reverse, franked externally with overprinted Sage 5c type II, tied by « SHANG HAÏ/CHINE » cds, a rare printed-matter rate usage.