CHINA - Germany. 1900, Maus correspondence, registered native cover, bearing small Dragon 2c/3c, Dowager 8c/6c small numeral and 10c/9c large numeral 1.5mm spacing (Scott 26,33 & 70), paying 10c register fee and 10c external single rate, tied by "Kiaochow 1900 Jan 8" oval cancels, in combination with German "China" 10pfx3 (Sc#3) tied by "Tsingtau Jan 10" c.d.s., to Germany (Lichtenhal arrival c.d.s. backstamp). Small dragon 2c/3c on cover is very rare, especially used together with Dowager surcharges on German combination. Exceptionally colorful franking. Chan 32,42,79. (Photo). Est. 1 500 - 2 000 CHF.