8c Lilac (225). Used with vertical pair of 1c Columbian (230) and 3c Columbian (232), tied by New York registry ovals, purple "Registered May 4, 1893 Branch P.O. Station G New York P.O." boxed backstamp on large size 10c Columbian entire (U351) to Bavaria, Germany, transit and receiving backstamps, minor wear, Very Fine, this is the earliest documented use of the 8c, the registry fee was reduced to 8c effective Jan. 1, 1893, so the 8c denomination was added to the regular issue, ex Berkun, with 2005 A.P.S. certificate

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