Sale 1291 — United States Postal History
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 25-26 July, 2023
Category — Diamond Collection of Spanish-American War: Hawaii, Hong Kong
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
746
2c Copper Red, Trans-Mississippi (286). Tied by faint strike of circular datestamp on 1899 red and blue overall Hawaiian Flag Patriotic cover from Corregidor, Philippines to Beaver Pa., original letter datelined at "Corregidor Island. One of the Phil. Group", Jan. 1899 arrival backstamp, numerous manuscript notations around the flag including "Soldiers letter" and "Opposite Dewey's fleet off Cavite", stamp defective at top left, otherwise Fine and rare combination
E. 500-750
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