Lot 235
1904 (May 24) Pago Pago, Samoa to Apia, German Samoa, envelope bearing 5¢ blue (304) tied by grid cancellation duplexed with "Pago Pago, Samoa" c.d.s., German "Apia, Somoa" (4.25) backstamp, Very Fine.
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
AN EXCEPTIONAL USE FROM A UNITED STATES POST OFFICE ABROAD IN AMERICAN SAMOA TO APIA IN GERMAN SAMOA.
The United States Navy maintained a coaling station in the Samoan Islands for refueling on sailings across the Pacific Ocean. Mail was carried between the Samoan Island by canue.
|
| |
| Realized $1,200 |
