Lot 911
Guam 1899, 2¢ red (2), choice single tied on piece by type 1.1 "Agana, Isle of Guam." and "AUG 17 1899 " straightlines, blue "U.S.S. Yosemite" at left, Very Fine early use.
Estimate 200 - 300
ONLY THE THIRD DAY OF U.S. MAIL OUT OF GUAM.
The Yosemite brought the first supply of overprinted stamps to Guam in August of 1899. Its mail facilities served as the first Guam post office until the operations were moved ashore to Agana's Government House at the end of November of that year.
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| Realized $200 |
