China, A 'likin' (Chinese provincial tax) station on the banks of the Xijiang River, Canton Province, is protected by guard boats. Likin was levied at many inland stations upon imports or articles in transit. Original manuscript caption: Likin station and Guard Boats. West River, circa 1906. 1998/028/1/1/109.

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A 'likin' (tax) station on the Xijiang River

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