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This image captures a museum exhibit showcasing two historical airmail envelopes, referred to as remittance letters (侨批), displayed against a dark red background. The exhibit text, visible below the envelopes, describes them as "Remittance letter using airmail envelope (1988)" and explains their use for letters sent by aircraft, featuring airmail logos and distinctive red and blue diagonal striped borders for identification. The display is attributed to the Fujian Provincial Archives. The envelope on the left is addressed in Chinese handwriting, partially reading "潮安大寮鄉上官路交 新利地 林錫奎侄兒啟" (Chao'an Daliao Xiang Shangguan Road intersection Xieli ground Lin Xikui nephew启) and "小竹人民幣叁拾えい" (Xiao Zhu RMB Thirty Yen/Yuan). It bears a "BY AIR MAIL PAR AVION" logo and a postmark-like stamp dated "1989.2.12", which includes "中国银行售汇备用掌" (Bank of China foreign exchange reserve seal). The envelope on the right also features the red and blue striped border, typical of airmail. Its reverse side (flap) is visible, marked with "和 3488". A red circular stamp on its surface indicates "嘉祥基层信局" (Jiaxiang Basic Post Office) and a date, partially readable as "六年五月十二日" (Sixth year, May 12th). Another partially visible text section on the far right mentions "印有民" (Printed with people's...) and "Remitt remittance", suggesting further information about remittance practices.
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