Samoa, Apia, 31/5, 99. Forwarding cds on April 18, 1899 cover from Philadelphia, Pa. franked with U.S. 2¢ red, addressed to captain aboard H.M.S. "Wallaroo" in Samoa, eventually forwarded to Ascension Island with San Francisco, Apia, New Caledonia, Sydney, Melbourne and Cape Town Colony transits backstamps, with response letter datelined "Ascension Island, 25 Nov. 1899" mentioning this wandering cover…You will I hope observe that I may be excused from discourtesy in not obliging to your letter sooner, however the envelope may be interesting to see how it traveled, numerous due markings; cover opened at sides for display, rich bright colors, F.-V.F., a rare usage to the Ascension Islands. Estimate  $200 - 300. $0 (Image)