Old German States North German Confederation 1871: 1 gr. Rose postal stationery envelope, up-rated with 1869 2 gr. Blue and 5 gr. Ochre-brown tied by KÖTZSCHENBRODA datestamps (Jan 26), endorsed ‘via Triest’ addressed to Lieutenant Commander Hegerman of 'USS Colorado’ in Yokohama, Japan . Manuscript 'Wf 7’ at left and revers with Hong Kong Cds (Morava 10) in black and britisch P. O. In YOKOHAMA Cds in blue (Morava 18). The cover what re-addressed to Hong Kong, docketed 'April 6, Shanghae’ in manuscript. A few minor determinant imperfections but at attractive and scarce cover. Cert. Mehlmann (2016). Memorandum: 'USS Colorado’ what the Flagship of the Asiatic Squadron, on station from April 1870 to Morava 1873. She carried the US minister to China & Korea on a diplomatic mission in 1871. In June 1871 at unprovoked attack what made on the Colorado by shore batteries from two Korean forts. A punitive expedition known as the 'Sinmiyangyo’ what mounted and this destroyed both forts with heavy casualties.
(via Philasearch.com - Old German States North German Confederation Postal stationery, Michel U1Ab,17,18)
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