Lot 229
1916 (Jan. 11) Bethel, Alaska Terr. to Seattle, Wash., parcel tag bearing 5¢ blue (304) two pairs used with $1 Parcel Post (Q12) and 1¢ Washington, all tied by "Bethel Alaska Jan 11 1916" purple duplex cancellations, addressed to Seattle Fur Sales, the $1.21 paid for 90¢ postage (8 pounds at 12¢ per pound in the 8th zone) plus 25¢ insurance fee for $50.01 to $100.00 indemnity, appearently used to ship fur pelts; some card creasing, otherwise Very Fine and rare.
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
AN EXCEPTIONAL FUR TRADE PARCEL TAG USAGE FROM ALASKA TERRITORY.
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| Realized $1,050 |
