Lot
4213 
1890 (Nov. 5) New York N.Y. to Adelaide, South Australia, United States 2¢ green (U311) entire uprated by non 2¢ lake (219D), 2¢ carmine (220) singles, each tied by "New York, Reg" registry oval, purple "New York, N.Y., Nov 5, 1890" framed postmark, purple San Francisco (11.10) transit backstamp and San Francisco Cal. (FX-SF1a) registry exchange label affixed, Sydney (12.15) arrival backstamp, Very Fine and scarce carmine-lake 1890 issue franking. Estimate $200 - 300.
This cover apparently prepaid 20¢ for 12¢ postage plus 8¢ registration, even though South Australia had no treaty with the United States until UPU the following year.
Realized: $525