1899 2c blue green, 3c brown and 5c carmine rose, tied by "Gobierna P.M. Yslas Marianas" pmks on registered cover to Manila, with Dec.11 "Mil. Sta No.1 Manila" and "Registered Philippine Isls" arrival pmks, part of address excised and a few minor cover faults, otherwise fine and exceptional three color franking (one of only two recorded with these stamps), with 1984 Graus certificate (Cat No. 1,2,3) (Image)

Est.US$5,000