1894 (12 Aug.), Internal Mail red band envelope used locally bearing first issue 1 c. tied by a neat strike of smaller ´CHINKIANG / POSTAL SERVICE´ without date, on reverse ´CHINKIANG / POSTAL SERVICE 2PM / 94 AG/12´ and arrival mark 'SHANGHAI I - AU/13/94' in blue. Very early use of these stamps which were issued on 6th August, possibly the earliest date for an extant cover.
