Lot 686
Two "Remember the Maine" patriotic covers, both postmarked "Philippine Station, San Francisco Cal." duplex, first with 2¢ pink (267a) Aug 26, 1898, to Algona, Iowa (backstamped Sept 26); second is stampless with Post Chaplain's "Soldier's Letter" handstamp, Aug 22, 1898, to Berkeley, Calif., free frank not accepted with magenta "Postage Due, 2 cts." handstamp applied at San Francisco, Sept 22 with a pen-cancelled 2¢ postage due; each with a different unit imprint in the cachet; Fine pair.
Estimate 150 - 200
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| Realized $270 |
