Spanish American War

Eagle and Flag, gold leaf design on cover bearing 2¢ carmine (279B) pair and single, tied by bold oval grid cancels duplexed with "Mil. Sta. No 2, Philippine Islands, Cavite, Apr 12, 1899" cds to Santa Barbara Cal., docketed from " U.S.S. Monterey " on reverse; small stamp flaws, Very Fine and attractive Spanish American War patriotic.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $400 - 600.

1898 (Nov. 26) Rumford, England to Admiral George Dewey, cover bearing Great Britain, 2½d purple on blue tied by bold "Romford, No 26, 98" cds addressed to Admiral George Dewey, Commanding American Fleet, Manila, Philippines . reverse with Hong Kong, C, No 26, 98" transit cds and "Mil. Sta. No., Philippine Isls., San Francisco, Cal. Jan 7, 1899" arrival cds, Very Fine and scarce inbound use to Admiral Dewey.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $300 - 400.

"Ad Astra Per Aspera" American and Philippine Flags, multicolor crossed flag and rifle patriotic design on cover bearing 2¢ rose carmine (279Bc) , flaws, tied by bold "Mil. Sta. No. 1, Philippine Islands. Manila. Jun 30, 1899" duplex to Junction City Kans., purple "Soldier's Letter, J.G. Schlilman, Chaplain 20th Kan." three-line approval handstamp, Very Fine and rare Spanish American War patriotic.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

Admiral George Dewey and U.S. Flagship "Olimpia", multicolor picture post card bearing 2¢ Trans-Mississippi (286) tied by "Mil. Sta. No. 1, Philippine Isls., San Francisco, Cal. Dec 23, 1898" duplex to Medford Ia., message reads "…Exactly 8 months from home, Leave today with my reg't for Iloilo…Co. I. 51st Ia. Vol., Walter R. Combs"; corner crease, F.-V.F.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

"Canada Memorabilis" Old Glory Flag, all-over post card patriotic design bearing 2¢ pink (279B) tied by purple three-ring cancel duplexed with "Philippine Station, San Francisco, Cal. Oct 3, 1898" cds to Denver Col., message datelined "San Sebastian, Manila Oct 3. 98." dateline, Very Fine and scarce Canadian Spanish American War design.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

"Greetings from the Philippines", three vignette design showing American Trench, Filipinos Trench and Road in Guadalupe, bearing 1¢ yellow green (213) tied by "Mil. Sta. No 1, Manila, Phil. Is. May 11, 1900" duplex to St. Clair Mich., Very Fine, the only recorded example .

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

Second Oregon, Volunteer Infantry, Manila P.I., dark blue Eagle and Shield corner card on cover bearing U.S. 2¢ red (279B) tied by "Mil. Sta. No. 1, Manila, Phil. Is'ds. Mar 19 '99" duplex to Corvallis, Oregon, purple "Soldier's Mail, W.S. Gilbert, Chaplain Inf. Oregon" framed handstamp, Corvallis (4.18) receiving backstamp; reduced at right and tiny edge tear, F.-V.F.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

U.S. Marine Corps. Semper Fidelis, black emblem on cover bearing Philippines 2¢ red (214) tied by "Mil. Sta. No 2, Philippine Isls., Cavite, Jun 9, 1900" duplex to New York City, endorsed "1st US Marines, Cavite P.I." on reverse; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine and scarce patriotic.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $200 - 300.