Foochow Shanghai Agency Postmarks 1893 unofficial 2c. yellowish green quadrisect, tied on piece by "local post agency/foochow" bilingual postmark in black; also 2c. bright green bisect on piece tied by a similar cancellation. Photo When the subscription system was abolished, the new postal rates were set at 5c. for letters from the 1st January 1893. Following a public outcry, these rates were reduced on 1st March 1893, however, the stock of stamps was inadequate and unofficial bisects were allowed pending new supplies.
Foochow Shanghai Agency Postmarks 1893 unofficial 2c. yellowish green quadrisect, tied on piece by "local post agency/foochow" bilingual postmark in black; also 2c. bright green bisect on piece tied by a similar cancellation. Photo When the subscription system was abolished, the new postal rates were set at 5c. for letters from the 1st January 1893. Following a public outcry, these rates were reduced on 1st March 1893, however, the stock of stamps was inadequate and unofficial bisects were allowed pending new supplies.
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