Lot 1444
1917, 2¢ rose, type I (499f var), strip of three and pair from 2¢ A.E.F. pane, tied by "U.S. Military Postal Express Service/*Registered*/No. 750" c.d.s.s., 5 Nov 1918 on registered cover to Star City, Ind., magenta censor marking at lower right, pencil A.P.O. number "750" on one stamp as it is not plainly struck in the postmark; opening tears at left, minor perf flaws where stamps overlap edge of cover at top. Fine and rare.
Estimate 3,000 - 4,000
Soldiers were given free franking for single rate first class postage but had to use stamps for additional postage and fees. These stamps paid the 10¢ registration fee.
A.P.O. 750 was in operation from June 7, 1918 through April 24, 1919. Return address indicates a soldier from the 108th U.S. Engineers (33rd Division).
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