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1920s (19 Now) International cover from Chengchow (China) to Los Angeles (USA), franked with 1c and three 3c (China), canceled by Chengchow postmark. Via Peking November 21. No arrival postmark

China / Republic (1911-1949)
Catalog: Scott 222, 244
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