Lot
2105 
Guam, San Luis D'Apra, Guam, Dec 13, 1899, type 1.6 straightline postmark with separate datestamp in dark blue ties Guam, 1¢ green, 2¢ red and 5¢ blue (1, 2, 5), along with matching blue "Bear Paw" cork cancels, reverse with "Mil. Sta. No. 1 Manila, Philippine, Received, Jan 6 1900" transit cds and Altoona (2.3) arrival machine, fresh and Extremely Fine, this is the earliest recorded usage of the "Bear Paw" cancel that was used for a short period between December 13, 1899 and February 24, 1900. Scott No. 1, 2, 5 Estimate $300 - 400.