Lot 1536
1900 (Nov. 24) Tientsin to Atlanta, Ga., purple "Registered Mil. Postal Sta. No.1 China" double-circle datestamp (Baker DR-1) on War Department large size penalty cover addressed to Assistant Supervisor R.M.S., official business crossed out in manuscript and "U.S. Mil. P. Sta. No. 1 China" added, bearing 1¢ green, 5¢ dark blue, and 8¢ violet brown (279, 281, 272) tied by large "CHINA." straightline cancellation, San Francisco (1.4) and Atlanta (1.12) registry backstamps; cover wear, 5¢ corner crease, Fine usage.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
SCARCE USAGE BEARING THE TIENTSIN "CHINA" STRAIGHTLINE CANCELLATION.
Provenance: Anna-Lisa and Sven-Eric Beckeman
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| Realized $4,250 |
