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(CHINA) CHINESE CUSTOMS ADMINISTRATION

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(CHINA) CHINESE CUSTOMS ADMINISTRATION ROBERT HART (1835-1911) British diplomat. Entered Chinese consular service (1854); became inspector general of maritime customs (1863-1908); practically created Chinese imperial customs. A.L.S. 1p. small 8vo. embossed stationary Peking Nov. 14 1883 ""Mrs. Martin"" declining a dinner invitation. She was the wife of William Alexander Parsons Martin (1827-1916) American Presbyterian missionary to China. Minor soiling otherwise very good condition.

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(CHINA) CHINESE CUSTOMS ADMINISTRATION

Name: (CHINA) CHINESE CUSTOMS ADMINISTRATION
SKU: 33927507
Price: 340 USD
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