China 1898-1910 Chinese Imperial Post Numbered Daters Tangku (Hopeh): 1908 (3 Mar.) red band envelope to Chihli province bearing C.I.P. 2c. red tied by indistinct despatch c.d.s., alongside there is a fine strike of Tangku 2 rectangular dater plus a very good strike of Chihli/Chunliangchen round branch office arrival. A good combination. Ex Peter Padget. Photo