Lot 904
(A.E.F. - Siberia) 1922 Cover to Marine in Vladivostok, Siberia, franked with 2¢ red tied by "Bellingham, Wash., Jul 5, 1922" machine postmark and addressed to private in "Vladivostok, Siberia, Russian Island" with U.S.M.C. endorsement; cover wear, soiling and torn open at right, Fine appearance, cover to AEF and Marines in Siberia are extremely rare.Estimate $300 - 400.
The Marines were based on Russian Island in Vladivostok harbor to monitor events after the withdrawal of Army troops in early 1920. The Marine detachment left on November 19, ending the four year American presence in Siberia.
Realized: $400