Lot
1307 
El Paso, Tex., registry label with "56135" number on cover from Chicago Ill. to Mexico bearing 1908-22 2¢ and 10¢ Wash. tied by registry ovals, Chicago (3.12) domestic 1549A registry label, purple El Paso (3.15) transit backstamp, ultramarine Chihuanhua registry handstamp; cover soiling, Fine and scarce combination of domestic and foreign registry labels, Census No. EP-40. Scott No. FX-EP1b; $600 Estimate $200 - 300.
The domestic 1549A registry labels were authorized for use at larger post offices during rush periods for all post offices registering more than 15,000 pieces anually (see PB 8987 Aug. 20th 1909).
Realized: $260