Shanghai Local Post 1888 80 Cash Dragon
China · 1888 · 80 cash
The stamp features a stylized dragon facing left, encircled by the inscription 'SHANGHAI LOCAL POST' at the top and bottom, and the denomination '80 CASH' on the sides.
Issued by the Shanghai Local Post, this stamp reflects the independent postal services operated by foreign concessions in Shanghai before the establishment of a unified Imperial Chinese Post. It served for local mail delivery within the concession areas.
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