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Lot #: 18061
1898 Spanish-American War Patriotic Cover, #279Bg 2c Pink Tied by Waving Flag Machine Cancel
Letter Sent Just Before the Signing of the US and Spain Truce Agreement on August 12
Addressed to Baltimore, MD on Army and Navy Christian Commission of the International Committee corner card with "TAMPA FLA. AUG 2 1898" datestamp.
The letter was sent just days before the August 12 armistice between the United States and Spain, making it a piece of mail carried during active hostilities.
Opening:
$75
Estimate:
$150 - $200
Category:
Spanish American War
Catalogue:
Scott 279Bg