Lot 952
[Guam] U.S. 1917, 2¢ rose, type I (499e), complete booklet pane of six minus the tab tied by boxed Guam, Guam cancels on legal size Navy Official Business envelope registered to Stockton, Calif., magenta Guam registry postmark on reverse, Oct 2, 1922, Stockton receiver, Nov 7; minor stains at top, Fine and quite rare. Pane paid 2¢ letter rate plus 10¢ registry fee. Had the letter really been official Navy business, only the 10¢ registry fee would have been required.
Estimate 300 - 400
This boxed "GUAM,/ GUAM." handstamp, measuring 35 x 15mm, is unlisted by Murphy.
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| Realized $325 |
