Lot
2137 
Guam, San Luis D'Apra, Guam, Dec 9, 1899, type 1.6 straightline postmark with separate datestamp in blue ties Guam, 2¢ red (2) on cover from soldier back home to Camden N.J., reverse with partial "Mil. Sta. No. 1 Manila, Phil. Islds. Rec'd, Dec 16 '99" transit and Camden (1.26) arrival machine; corner fault bottom right, F.-V.F. and scarce sailor's use. Estimate $750 - 1,000.
THE EARLIEST RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THIS GUAM STRAIGHT LINE POSTMARK.