Lot 279
1894, 50¢ orange, unwatermarked, used with three 6¢ brown red (224) singles, tied by "New York, Red" ovals on manila envelope to France, matching "New York N.Y., Reg'y Div. 4-17, 1896" oval and New York exchange label affixed, Nice (4.27) arrival backstamp; cover reduced at top and return address oval removed, Fine and scarce use; with 1999 A.P.S. certificate.Scott No. 260 $950.
Realized: $120
Lot 280
1895, 8¢ violet brown, D.L. watermark, in combination 1895, 3¢ purple + 1899, 2¢ red + 2¢ carmine + 6¢ lake (268, 279B, 279Bf, 282) on registered cover to New York, all tied by "Pago Pago, Samoa, Mar 4, 1901" duplex postmarks, manuscript registered docketing and straight line Registered handstamp, light purple "Missent to San Francisco, Cal." handstamp and receiving backstamp, Very Fine.Scott No. 272 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $180