Lot 922
Guam 1899, 4¢ lilac brown & 10¢ type I (4, 8), average centering, tied by violet type 1.4 "AGANA, ISLE/ OF GUAM" straightlines and matching "JUN 14 1899" datestamps on a slightly oversized registered cover to Malden, Mass., manuscript "Reg. No/ Guam" with red "42" and "via Boston"; backstamped San Francisco, Sept 11, and Malden, Sept 17; horizontal file fold near bottom, Fine. Double the 2¢ first class rate plus 8¢ for registration.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
THIS IS THE EARLIEST RECORDED USE OF THE TYPE 1.4 STRAIGHTLINE AND A RARE PROPERLY FRANKED DOUBLE-RATE REGISTERED COVER.
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| Realized $950 |
