Lot 1990
1908, 1¢ green, mixed issue franking with 2¢ Trans-Mississippi (286) and 2¢ Hudson Fulton (372), all tied by barred oval duplexed with "Boston, Mass Nov 30 1910" cds on cover to the Postmaster at Kandahar, Afghanistan, cover returned to sender, various backstamps including "Refuse/Refused" framed handstamp and D.L.O. Bombay (1.25); Very Fine and fabulous destination.Scott No. 331 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $300
Lot 1991
1908, 1¢ green, tied by "Fort De Soto Fla. Jul 11 1910" duplex on post card to Braddock Heights, Md., purple "Tampa Bay Quarantine" straightline handstamp; some toning around perfs caused by disinfection, Fine and scarce.Scott No. 331 Estimate $150 - 200.
The Tampa Bay quarantine facility inspected arriving passengers and were sent to quarantine for medical reasons.
Realized: $170
Lot 1992
1908, 1¢ green, used block of 12, tied by registry ovals on cover to Winchester, Mass., purple "Cambridge Sta., Boston, Mass., Nov 14 1910" cds, Very Fine, the largest recorded used multiple on cover.Scott No. 331 Estimate $100 - 150.
Lot 1993
1908, 1¢ green, bottom pair from booklet pane, tied by "U.S.S. Mayflower, Oct 11 1910" duplex on triple-fold post card showing view of New York Harbor, sent at the letter rate due to internal writing, Very Fine, The U.S.S. Mayflower was the Presidential Yacht (PY-1).Scott No. 331a Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $130