German China so-called 'Petschili' cover franked with 40pf Germania Reichspost stamp, paying the correct registered rate to Hoeritz in Austrian Bohemia, with Peking CDS, Peking Deutsche Post Eingeschreiben label, and receiver reverse; sent from Josef Thurgut, an Artillery instructor on board the Austrian Panzerschiff SMS Kaiserin Elizabeth. Trimmed open slightly at left, top condition. An absolute rarity for several reasons.
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