Lot 912
Guam 1899, 2¢ red (2), straightedge at top tied by blue type 1.4 "Agana, Isle of Guam." with "OCT 11 1899" datestamp on cover to Alexandria, Va., handstamped "U.S. Charge to collect 6 cents" and light violet "PAQUEBOT" on arrival in San Francisco, Nov 5, with three 2¢ postage dues (one damaged) applied and pen-cancelled, backstamped Alexandria, Nov 11, F-VF. Rated as a civilian letter at the 5¢ U.P.U. rate, hence 3¢ short paid and 3¢ penalty.
Estimate 200 - 400
2¢ U.S. rate only applied for military personnel until November 24 when U.S. domestic rates were uniformly applied.
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| Realized $325 |
