Lot
1104 
U.S. Ship Monongahela, May 17, 1889 (Pacific Ocean), purple oval handstamp on mixed franking cover to New York, franked with Samoa 1897 1c and 2c issues (small flaws), both tied by blue "Apia May 2" double circle + United States 5¢ Garfield (215) tied by large grid cancel, small cover repairs at left, still Very Fine, Illustrated in Milgram.Milgram No. 928 Estimate $500 - 750.
A LOVELY MIXED FRANKING COVER AND A VERY RARE USAGE FROM THE MONONGAHELA.
Current Opening Bid: $250