Lot 162
1901, 2¢ & 8¢ Pan-American (295, 298), singles, tied by "Washington D.C." registry oval cancellations on registered cover to Boston Mass., purple "Sub-Sta. No. 37, Wash. D.C., Registered May 1 1901" postmark, reverse with purple "Boston, Mass. Registry Div. May 3 1901" receiver, printed "J.M. Bartels Co." return address; 8¢ straight edge, Extremely Fine and choice. Scott $28,500
THE ONLY RECORDED 2¢ 8¢ PAN-AMERICAN COMBINATION FIRST DAY COVER.
Provenance: Martin
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Realized $29,000 |