Lot 20067 – 1898 (Nov 29) the largest use of forerunners 2c and 5c on cover

1898 (Nov 29). Large pre-printed registered envelope from the business firm Germann & Co. from Manila to Berlin, franked by forerunner 1895 2c carmine (19 incl. one vertical block of eight) and 1898 1c deep green & 5c dark blue (20 incl. two blocks of four), applied on front and reverse, tied by barred ovals with red military station registered cancel in centre (Baker DR-1, Goodale RG-1), backstamped on arrival, some faults not detracting from this spectacular franking, bearing the largest use of forerunners 2c and 5c on cover.