Lot 152

1913 (7 May) large official cover from Tihwa to Turfan, f.w. Coiling Dragon ovpt. ROC 4c in pair, tied by Sinkiang Tihwa cds., along with AR mark. Arrived Turfan (9 May). Although only registered rate was paid, double registration service was provided given due to official mail. Cover folded at middle.

1913.5.7 大型公文封自迪化寄吐魯蕃，貼宋字蟠龍4分雙連，銷新疆迪化府腰框日戳，旁見AR章。5.9抵吐魯番。雖僅貼單掛號郵資，但因公文而獲雙掛號待遇。封中折。