China Stamp: St. Louis World’s Fair promotional slogan cancellation on cover, 1902

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February 7, 2014
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St. Louis World’s Fair promotional slogan cancellation on cover, 1902
National Postal Museum

Between 1851 and 1914, China took part in 30 world’s fairs, exchanging ideas on culture, technology, and trade. Sir Robert Hart, head of Chinese customs and the postal system, chose the exhibits. Prince Pu Lun attended the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair, where China first officially participated.