2c Carmine (220). Used with 1c Dull Blue (219) and 5c Chocolate (223), rich colors, used with Samoa, 1890, -1/2p Brown Violet and 5p Red (23), latter tied by well-struck "Apia, Samoa, NOV. 7" double-circle datestamp on registered cover with printed address to Kansas City Mo., U.S. stamps tied by San Francisco registry ovals, purple "Registered, Nov. 22, 1894, San Francisco Cal." three-line datestamp, top flap with manuscript "From PM Apia Samoa", vertical file fold affecting 2c has been pressed out, otherwise Very Fine and colorful use properly paying the 8c registry fee plus 5-1/2 pence postage, unlisted in Odenweller book, this is reported to be the only use of a 2c 1890 Issue from Samoa

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