Lot# 8028

f.w. CIP 1/2c x 2, 1c x 4 and 5c, tied by rare Moukden PO tombstone cancels. On reverse with Newchwang Chinese PO and Newchwang Japanese PO transit cds.

This cove was sent on the day of the outbreak of Russo-Japanese War. 62 days were spent on transit as the cover was sent via Newchwang Japanese PO during the blockage of Port Arthur.