Lot 1193
1888, 5¢ indigo (216), single with natural s.e. at R., tied by bold strike of fancy segmented cork cancel on Feb. 29, 1888 cover from Jaluit, Marshall Islands to San Francisco additionally franked with Samoa 6d maroon (17b) tied by blue Apia Samoa Apr. 24 c.d.s., magenta San Francisco receiving c.d.s. with integral Paid All struck at far left, reverse with sender's datestamp confirming origin, Very Fine usage.
Estimate 5,000 - 7,500
Provenance: Albert
Though Samoa was not a member of the U.P.U., the Garfield stamps were made available at the Apia post office to facilitate mail to the U.S.
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| Realized $12,000 |
