cover 1893 (13 Sept.) envelope (reduced at left) to Germany, bearing 1890-92 perf. 12x11½ ½d. vertical pair, 1d. and 4d. (2) tied by Apia c.d.s. in black, in combination with U.S. 1890-93 10c. pair (partly affixed over the 1d.) tied by cork obliterators and showing, on reverse, San Francisco and arrival c.d.s.; the envelope with some minor peripheral faults. A rare franking. Photo | Christie's

Lot 618

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cover 1893 (13 Sept.) envelope (reduced at left) to Germany, bearing 1890-92 perf. 12x11½ ½d. vertical pair, 1d. and 4d. (2) tied by Apia c.d.s. in black, in combination with U.S. 1890-93 10c. pair (partly affixed over the 1d.) tied by cork obliterators and showing, on reverse, San Francisco and arrival c.d.s.; the envelope with some minor peripheral faults. A rare franking. Photo

cover 1893 (13 Sept.) envelope (reduced at left) to Germany, bearing 1890-92 perf. 12x11½ ½d. vertical pair, 1d. and 4d. (2) tied by Apia c.d.s. in black, in combination with U.S. 1890-93 10c. pair (partly affixed over the 1d.) tied by cork obliterators and showing, on reverse, San Francisco and arrival c.d.s.; the envelope with some minor peripheral faults. A rare franking. Photo

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cover 1893 (13 Sept.) envelope (reduced at left) to Germany, bearing 1890-92 perf. 12x11½ ½d. vertical pair, 1d. and 4d. (2) tied by Apia c.d.s. in black, in combination with U.S. 1890-93 10c. pair (partly affixed over the 1d.) tied by cork obliterators and showing, on reverse, San Francisco and arrival c.d.s.; the envelope with some minor peripheral faults. A rare franking. Photo