Lot 178
Registry, 1911, 10¢ ultramarine (F1), used with 2¢ Washington and tied by one of two light strikes "U.S.S. Helena, Dec 8, 1914, A.M., Shanghai, China" duplex handstamp on registered cover to a local addressee; also bears faint "Registered" box with manuscript registration number and two U.S.S. Helena "Registered" c.d.s.s, one on reverse; open on three sides. Very Fine.
Estimate 400 - 500
The only recorded use of the 10¢ registration stamp with a naval ship cancel abroad.
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