Liberia, 1885, 32¢ Deep Blue. Tied by purple "Monrovia, Liberia, May 30, 1905" cds (CP.19) on registered cover to Boston, Mass., matching "R" in circle handstamp, reverse with red London transit and receiving date stamps, light clip stains at sides, still Very Fine and attractive, a late yet rare single franking usage of the 1885, 32¢ Arms issue on cover; signed Holcombe. Scott No. 31  Estimate $500 - 750. $0 (Image)

Liberia, 1885, 32¢ Deep Blue. Tied by six barr grid handstamp on oversized 10¢ registry entire to Hamburg, Germany, matching "Monrovia, Liberia, Oct 9, 1890" cds and Registered boxed date stamp, red and London and Liverpool transit date stamps, reverse with clear receiving postmark; open at sides for display, Very Fine, a very rare quadruple rate usage, ex Mavis. Scott No. 31  Estimate $500 - 750. $0 (Image)