Lot 20078 – U.S. Penalty Cover to New York via Hong Kong, bearing 5c regular issue featuring first “P” broken

Lot 20078 – U.S. Penalty Cover to New York via Hong Kong, bearing 5c regular issue featuring first “P” broken

United States » U.S. Possessions » Philippines » U.S. Administration – Regular Issues
Price realised
Unsold
Estimate
350 – 500 USD
Auction date
Wed 13 Oct 2021 at 19:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1901 (Nov 12). U.S. Penalty Cover to New York via Hong Kong, bearing 5c regular issue featuring first “P” broken in the overprint, tied by indistinct town duplex cancel (possibly Cavite), corner endorsement partially crossed out and official use of the penalty cover over-ridden by use of postage stamp for private use, Hong Kong and arrival bs; a scarce and much sought-after cover.
Catalogue ref: Scott 216 var

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