China German offices, 1917, 20 C./40 Pf. tied “AMOY ..10.16” to reverse of registered cover to Germany via “SHANHGAI 11 JAN 17” resp. USPO Shanghai (transit partial coverd by censor strip) and America, censored in US and sealed by censor label as well as US repair seals, two line “Mail service suspended / to country addressed.” and “Return to writer” with “NEW YORK 2-15 17” alongsid. Breaking off diplomatic relations US-Germany back in China “AMOY 16 FEB 18” and fwd. to Tientsin. Handwritten note by delivery man: “Residence closed 17 III.18.” Two closed staple holes not affecting stamp. A peace-war bridge cover.
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