Lot 1530
1901 (Jun.) (c.) Taku to San Francisco, endorsement in upper left of cover, "Sailors Letter, J.F. Campbell, U.S. 'Monocacy', Taku, China", bearing ten 1¢ deep green (279) on reverse, defective, tied by large "R" in circle handstamps, purple "Registered Mil. Postal Sta. No. 1, China. Jul. 2, 1901" double-circle datestamp (Baker DR-1) and matching "R-----No.-----" handstamp, additional "Mil Postal Sta No 1 China Jul 2, 1901" transit, purple San Francisco Aug. 2 receiving backstamp, also accompanied by photo of the Monocacy; some toning and edge wear, Fine usage with the rare "R" in circle cancellation.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
RARE REGISTERED SAILOR'S MAIL FROM A YANGTZEE RIVER GUNBOAT.
Provenance: Drucker
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