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Spanish American War continued...

Puerto Rico continued...

LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

261

Advertised, Nov 6 1898, Military Station No. 1, Washington D.C. / Ponce, Porto Rico. Purple four-line postmark on cover bearing 2¢ carmine (279Bc) tied by "Southbirdge, Mass. Oct 11, 98" duplex to General Hospital at Ponce, Puerto Rico, neat "Military Sta. 1, Porto Rico, Wash. D.C., Rec'd, Oct 28, 99" arrival backstamp, magenta ms. "Not at U.S. Gen. Hospital" at top, purple "Forwarded to Dead Letter Office, Washington D.C." two-line handstamp; small edge flaws, Very Fine strike, only two recorded examples.
Estimate; $400 - 600. (Image1) (Image2)

Est. $400-600
SOLD for $950.00
Will close during Public Auction

262

Guayama, Pto. Rico, 9 Set 98. Blue Spanish cds ties U.S. 1¢ green (279), 2¢ pink (279Bc), latter two singles, on 1898 cover to Liverpool, England, sharp "Military Sta. 1, Porto Rico, Wash. D.C., Rec'd, Sep 10, 98", New York "T, 25 Centimes" due handstamp, Liverpool U.S. Packet (10.1) backstamp and bold "5d" pence due handstamp; top right corner nick, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400.

The Spanish handstamp was in use until September 29th 1898 when the American canceller became available. (Image1) (Image2)

Est. $300-400
SOLD for $300.00
Will close during Public Auction

263

Mil. Sta. No 2 W.D.C., Guayama, Porto Rico, Feb 26 '99. Sharp duplex strike with "2" barred oval tying 1¢ green (279) and 2¢ rose pink (279Bc) pair, additionally canceled by cds rim on 1899 Farmacia Bruno corner card cover to New Haven Conn., reverse with partial military transit and New Haven (3.6) machine arrival; bit of edge wear and small tear, right 2¢ creased, a Very Fine, a Very Fine strike of this scarce duplex on commercial mail.
Estimate; $200 - 300. (Image1) (Image2)

Est. $200-300
SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction

264

Playa de Mayaguez, Pto.-Rico, 23 Ago 98. Spanish double-circle on buff cover endorsed "Soldiers letter - J.S. Mansfield, Captain 11 Infantry, Comd'g Co. H" at left to DeRuyter N.Y., reverse with "Military Sta. 1, Porto Rico, Wash. D.C., Rec'd Aug 24, 98" and New York (8.30) transits; stain and reduced at right, Fine and scarce Spanish provisional cds use.
Estimate; $300 - 400. (Image1) (Image2)

Est. $300-400
SOLD for $450.00
Will close during Public Auction

265

Mayaguez Provisional, 1898, 4¢ greenish blue. Mostly full strike of 22mm "Postages 4cts. Correos" Provisional circular handstamp, "Mayaguez, Pto. Rico, 9 Set. 98" double-circle cds on "La Revista Blanca. Semanario de Literatura, Ciencias Y Artes" cover to Toa Baja P.R., clear magenta "El Dorado, Puerto Rico, 12 Se. 98" double-circle receiving backstamp (Toa Baja had no operating post office at this time, so its mail was received through nearby El Dorado); wear and opened roughly at right which is more evident on back than on front, Fine appearance, ex-Junghaans, Thompson.
Estimate; $3,000 - 4,000.

THIS IS THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THE MAYAGUEZ 1898 4-CENT PROVISIONAL HANDSTAMP. A GREAT RARITY OF PUERTO RICO AND UNITED STATES POSSESSIONS PHILATELY.

As with the more famous Coamo and Ponce Provisional adhesives, the Mayaguez Provisional was created to prepay transmission of mail inside Puerto Rico during the period of transition when stamps were not yet available. Unlike the other 5c issues, this issue was oddly denominated 4c. The cover is accompanied by a letter written in Spanish from the Secretary of the Municipality of Toa Baja at the time, Mr. Jose Manuel De Loira, stating that he was present when the letter was received by the addressee and that he kept the cover as a curiosity.

References: Illustrated in Stamp Specialist, Chartreuse Book, p. 80. (Image1) (Image2) (Image3)

Est. $3,000-4,000
SOLD for $3,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

266

Mil. St. Mayaguez, P.R. Sep 16 98. Clear duplex with "3" barred oval tie U.S. 1¢ green (279) and 2¢ rose carmine (279Bc) pair on 1898 blue cover with "J. Tornabells & Ca., Mayaguez P.R." flap imprint to New York City, reverse with "Military Sta. 1, Porto Rico, Wash. D.C., Rec'd Sep 18 '98" transit and New York arrival, Very Fine, ex-Acevedo, Kugel, Thompson.
Estimate; $500 - 750.

THE EARLIEST OF ONLY FIVE RECORDED MAYAGUEZ RMS DUPLEX USES. (Image1) (Image2)

Est. $500-750
SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction

267

Mayaguez, Porto Rico, Mil. Sta. No 3, Jan 19 '99. Received backstamp on 1899 incoming printed matter cover from Spain bearing uncanceled Spain 1876 ¼c pair; file folds, Fine and scarce incoming printed matter use.
Estimate; $200 - 300. (Image1) (Image2)

Est. $200-300
SOLD for $130.00
Will close during Public Auction

268

(San Juan - Periodo Terregno) 1898 (Sep. 5) San Juan, Puerto Rico to Berlin, Germany. 3c postal card canceled by "Admon Central, Puerto Rico, 5 Set. 98" cds, German (9.19) arrival cds, Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300.

During the "Periodo Interregno" from Armistice to Transfer Day (12 Aug. 1898 - 18 Oct. 1898), San Juan continued as a Spanish Post Office. (Image1) (Image2)

Est. $200-300
SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction

269

(San Juan - Periodo Terregno) Certificado, S. Juan de Pto. Rico, 4 Oct. 98. Framed handstamps cancel Puerto Rico franking on blue 1899 registered cover to Zurich, Switzerland, large purple "R, San Juan, Isla de Puerto-Rico" framed registry handstamp, Zurich (10.19) arrival backstamp, Very Fine, ex-Kugel.
Estimate; $300 - 400. (Image1) (Image2)

Est. $300-400
SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction

270

(San Juan - Periodo Terregno) 1898 (Oct. 7) San Juan, Puerto Rico to New York City. Cover bearing Puerto Rico 3c brown, 5c pink (2), tied by sharp blue "Certificado, S. Juan, de Pto. Rico, 7 Oct. 98" framed handstamps, large "R, San Juan, Isla de Puerto-Rico" framed registry handstamp, New York (10.23) arrival backstamps, Very Fine.
Estimate; $300 - 400. (Image1) (Image2)

Est. $300-400
SOLD for $220.00
Will close during Public Auction

271

(San Juan - Periodo Terregno) Certificado, S. Juan de Pto. Rico, 18 Oct. 98. Two framed handstamps tie U.S. 1¢ Trans-Mississippi (285) and 2¢ Trans-Mississippi (286) on small buff piece, "Mil. Sta. No 4, W.D.C. San Juan, Porto Rico, Rec'd Nov 18 '98" arrival cds, extra ink spot, Very Fine use on transfer day.
Estimate; $75 - 100.

Transfer day was the official end of the Spanish American War with control of Puerto Rico passing to the United States. (Image1)

Est. $75-100
SOLD for $85.00
Will close during Public Auction

272

Mil. St., San Juan, P.R. Oct 19 98. RMS duplex strikes tie mixed franking of U.S. 2¢ rose carmine (279Bc) and Puerto Rico 1893, 2c green, 3c brown on 1898 commercial cover to Arroyo, purple "Sobrinos de Ezquiaga, San Juan, Puerto Rico" double-oval, "Military Sta. 1, Porto Rico, Wash. D.C., rec'd, Oct 18 '98" backstamp, cover and stamp faults, toning, Fine and exceptionally rare U.S.-Spanish mixed franking use, ex-Thompson, with 1990 Graus certificate.
Estimate; $300 - 400.

This letter was sent on the second day after official transfer of Puerto Rico to the United States. (Image1) (Image2)

Est. $300-400
SOLD for $700.00
Will close during Public Auction

273

Mil. St., San Juan, P.R. Oct 21 '98. RMS duplex ties 2¢ rose carmine (279Bc) on 1898 reduced cover front to Aquadilla; small flaws, Fine and scarce RMS duplex use, ex-Vega.
Estimate; $100 - 150. (Image1)

Est. $100-150
SOLD for $240.00
Will close during Public Auction

274

Mil. Sta. No 4 W.D.C., San Juan, Porto Rico, Dec 20 '98. Duplex ties U.S. 5¢ Trans-Mississippi (288) on 1898 Gran Hotel illustrated corner card cover to New York City, Dec. 28th arrival backstamps; some opening flaws and creases, otherwise Very Fine and attractive.
Estimate; $200 - 300. (Image1) (Image2)

Est. $200-300
SOLD for $180.00
Will close during Public Auction

275

Mil. Sta. No 4 W.D.C., San Juan, Porto Rico, Dec 27 '98. Duplex ties U.S. 15¢ dark blue (274), rich color, on 1898 cover with preprinted address to Malden Mass., Jan. 8th arrival backstamp, Very Fine and scarce use.
Estimate; $75 - 100. (Image1) (Image2)

Est. $75-100
SOLD for $130.00
Will close during Public Auction

276

Mil. Sta. No 4, W.D.C., San Juan, Porto Rico, Jan 3, 99. Sharp duplex ties U.S. 5¢ Trans-Mississippi (288) on light buff cover to New York City, purple "Villar y Ca." merchant oval and endorsed per "Caracas" at top left, New York (1.9) arrival backstamp, Very Fine.
Estimate; $75 - 100. (Image1) (Image2)

Est. $75-100
SOLD for $100.00
Will close during Public Auction

277

Mil. Sta. No 4, W.D.C., San Juan, Porto Rico, Feb 10, 99. Two strikes of duplex tie two U.S. 2¢ red (279B) singles on 1899 cover to Washington D.C., bold "T" in circle due handstamp for 1¢ short payment of 5¢ rate, Feb. 18th machine arrival backstamp, Very Fine short-paid use.
Estimate; $75 - 100. (Image1) (Image2)

Est. $75-100
SOLD for $55.00
Will close during Public Auction

278

Mil. Sta. No 4, W.D.C., San Juan, Porto Rico, Mar 7, 99. Bold duplex ties 2¢ Trans-Mississippi (286) on buff "War Department, Headquarters Department of Porto Rico, Secretary of Fomento" imprint cover to Cincinnati, Ohio; docketing, F.-V.F. use at the 2¢ soldiers rate.
Estimate; $75 - 100. (Image1) (Image2)

Est. $75-100
SOLD for $60.00
Will close during Public Auction

279

Mil. Sta. No 4, W.D.C., San Juan, Porto Rico, Nov 9, 99. Sharp duplex ties Porto Rico, 1¢ green (210) on picture post card to Washington D.C., view of San Juan, message states it was 102 degrees this morning, Very Fine.
Estimate; $100 - 150. (Image1) (Image2)

Est. $100-150
SOLD for $170.00
Will close during Public Auction

280

Mil. Sta. No 4, W.D.C., San Juan, Porto Rico, Nov 11, 99. Duplex strikes tie Porto Rico 1¢ green (210a) and 2¢ reddish carmine (211) vertical strip of six on legal-size Department of Posts, San Juan, Porto Rico imprint cover to Burger & Co., New York City; some cover wrinkling, stamp creasing and flaws with bottom 2¢ corner repaired, Fine appearance.
Estimate; $150 - 200. (Image1) (Image2)

Est. $150-200
CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction