1956 Lhasa (10 Aug) to Nepal. Registered cover, f.w. S and R series issues x6, in total of 20f, tied by Lhasa bilingual cds. Transit Yatung
1956 Lhasa (10 Aug) to Nepal. Registered cover, f.w. S and R series issues x6, in total of 20f, tied by Lhasa bilingual cds. Transit Yatung (20 Aug). On reverse with registered label. China and Nepal entered diplomat- ic relationship on 1956.8.1, and postage switched from international rate to conces- sionary rate of 8f. This earliest cover using new rate preceded previous record by 13 days!1956.8.10 拉薩寄尼泊爾。掛號封,貼特票 及普票6枚,合20分,銷拉薩日戳。8.20經亞 東。背貼掛號標籤。中尼1956.8.1建交,弃用 国际邮资,改用8分钱特殊邮资,此封较原先 最早的使用记录早13天,挂号更为难得。