Lot 916
Guam 1899, 2¢ red (2), used with unoverprinted 2¢ red (267), tied by violet type 1.5 "AGANA, GUAM." straightline with matching "MAR 22 1901" datestamp on small cover to Sherbrooke, Que., Canada, backstamped Manila, Apr 4, and Sherbrooke, May 24; Fine.
Estimate 200 - 300
BELIEVED TO BE THE EARLIEST USE OF UNOVERPRINTED U.S. STAMPS OUT OF GUAM.
The rate to Canada was the same as to the U.S., this apparently was a double rate cover.
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| Realized $260 |
