U5 1891 (28 Apr.) U5 registered to France, bearing 1890-92 perf. 12 x 11½ 2d. dull orange and perf. 12½ 4d. blue (defective) tied by Apia c.d.s. in blue-black, in combination with U.S. 10c. pair (light staining) cancelled by light cork obliterator, showing San Francisco transit d.s., New York Exchange registration label (partly affixed across adhesives), Calais-Paris T.P.O. c.d.s. and, on reverse, New York transit d.s.; the U5 with some discoloration, creases and other faults, nevertheless a rare and colourful combination cover. Photo

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U5 1891 (28 Apr.) U5 registered to France, bearing 1890-92 perf. 12 x 11½ 2d. dull orange and perf. 12½ 4d. blue (defective) tied by Apia c.d.s. in blue-black, in combination with U.S. 10c. pair (light staining) cancelled by light cork obliterator, showing San Francisco transit d.s., New York Exchange registration label (partly affixed across adhesives), Calais-Paris T.P.O. c.d.s. and, on reverse, New York transit d.s.; the U5 with some discoloration, creases and other faults, nevertheless a rare and colourful combination cover. Photo

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