Lot 291
1869, 10¢ yellow (116), well centered, tiny corner crease, tied by quartered cork cancellation applied at origin on cover to John Phelan in Waynesburg, Pa., magenta "China and Japan Steam Service" oval handstamp, reverse with partial San Francisco transit in magenta; backflap removed, couple tiny edge tears, a Very Fine usage.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
ONE OF ONLY FIVE RECORDED 1869 ISSUE USAGES SHOWING THE MAGENTA "CHINA AND JAPAN STEAM SERVICE" OVAL HANDSTAMP.
Provenance: "European"
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