1918 (30 Aug) YMCA corner cachet cover showing return address of a U.S. Army officer in "Vladivostok Russia Asia", addressed to USA, franked with pane of 25x1k Postal Savings stamp (some perf. separations, stamp and cover defective at upper right), canceled "Tsuruga", with framed "Paquebot" (Hoskings 3442) hs alongside, with "Opened by Censor" label tied by "Passed by censor" in violet, cover wear and faults, rare usage of Postal Savings stamps on a maritime cover by a U.S. serviceman (American troops arrived in Vladivostok on August 15th and the U.S.P.O. opened on 12 September, 1918) (Image)

Est.US$500