1903, 5¢ blue. Tied by "Cincinnati, O., Nov 23, 1909" machine postmark on holiday corner card cover to Cairo, Egypt and forwarded twice to Calcutta, India and finally to Kandy, Ceylon, with all appropriate transit backstamps, Very Fine, a most exotic forwarding and destination. Scott No. 304  Estimate $200 - 250. $0 (Image)

1903, 5¢ blue. O.g., never hinged, a fresh, well centered, particularly "tall" copy with truly intense color, two natural perf disc impressions visible on reverse, Very Fine; 1985 P.F. certificate and 2004 P.S.E. certificate for block of 4. Scott No. 304  $140. $0 (Image)