Cuba, 1899, 2½c on 2¢ reddish carmine, type III. Tied by "Military Sta. No. 10, Havana, Cuba, Jan 28, 99" duplex postmark on red and blue allover flag patriotic cover to Washington D.C., with original enclosure; cover with edge wear and some small tears, F.-V.F., a very early usage of the 1899, 2½c on 2¢ reddish carmine, type III, officially issued on January 2, 1899. Scott No. 223  Estimate $150 - 200. $0 (Image)