Lot
128 
1890, 90¢ orange, in combination with 1895, 3¢ purple + 1897, 1¢ deep green (268+279) on registered cover to St. John's, Newfoundland, all tied by "Hoboken, N.J., Dec 2, 1902" cds's, purple "Registered, Hoboken, N.J., Dec 2, 1902" straight line date stamp and N.Y. registry etiquette applied over 1¢ & 3¢ stamps, reverse with N.Y. and Boston transit and receiving date stamps and die cut patriotic label over flap, Very Fine and choice, unpriced in Scott for on cover; with 1993 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 229 Estimate $10,000 - 15,000.
AN EXTREMELY RARE USAGE OF THE 1890 90¢ SMALL BANKNOTE ISSUE USED ON A NORMAL SIZE COVER.
Realized: $7,250