Philippines, Mil. Sta. No. 1, Philippine Isls, Registered. Sep 20 1900. Light strike of purple cds on heavy linen-lined buff registered cover to Germany bearing 1¢ green (213), 2¢ red (214), 5¢ blue (216) and two 10¢ brown (217) singles, all tied by fancy geometric cork cancels prepaying four-times the 5¢ UPU rate plus 8¢ registry fee, light strike of black "Manila R. No." framed registry handstamp, reverse with Giessen (10.25) arrival cds, bottom 10¢ corner perf flaw, Very Fine and scarce registered use.
Scott No. 213-214, 216-217; Estimate $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400