Guam, San Luis D'Apra, Guam, Dec 9, 1899. Type 1.6 straightline postmark with separate datestamp in blue ties Guam, 2¢ red (2) on cover from soldier back home to Camden N.J., reverse with partial "Mil. Sta. No. 1 Manila, Phil. Islds. Rec'd, Dec 16 '99" transit and Camden (1.26) arrival machine; corner fault bottom right, F.-V.F. and scarce sailor's use.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000.

THE EARLIEST RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THIS GUAM STRAIGHT LINE POSTMARK. Est. $750-1,000 (Image)

Est. $750-1,000

Guam, San Luis D'Apra, Guam, Dec 9, 1899. Type 1.6 straightline postmark with separate datestamp in blue ties Guam, 1¢ green, 2¢ red and 5¢ blue (1, 2), along with matching blue "Bear Paw" cork cancels, reverse with "Mil. Sta. No. 1 Manila, Philippine, Received, Jan 6 1900" transit cds and Altoona (2.3) arrival machine; 1¢ corner fault, F.-V.F. and scarce early use, this is the earliest recorded usage of the "Bear Paw" cancel that was used for a short period between December 13, 1899 and February 24, 1900.
Scott No. 1, 2; Estimate $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Guam, San Luis D'Apra, Guam, Feb 7 1900. Type 1.6 straightline postmark with separate datestamp in dark blue ties U.S. 2¢ red (279B) along with partial strike of "Bear Claw" cancel on cover endorsed "Sailors Letter" to Camden N.Y., F.-V.F. and scarce sailor's use.
Estimate; $200 - 300.

A late use the "Bear Paw" cancel, known used for a short period between December 13, 1899 and February 24, 1900. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300