Item Description

FRENCH OCEANIAAn exceptionally rarepostal stationery envelope, uprated with a single ofTAHITI Scott 22,sent from Papeete, Tahiti to an individual in London,England.The postal stationery envelope is Higgins & Gage #B2a, issued in 1892.The dispatch PAPEETE TAITI cancellation of9DEC 1894 is on the frontof the cover tying the superb Tahiti 22 to the cover and to the printed postalvalue. The transit cds of San Francisco dated JAN 12 1895and an arrivalcds of London dated JAN 28 1895are on the reverse side.In the Scott 2017 Classic Specialized Catalogue of Stamps & Covers theTahiti #22 when "on cover" is valued at $750.00!!!The entire cover is in excellent, strong condition, as can be seen in theabove scans, with no folds, no creasesand no tears. The stampis inSuperb condition.A truly rare opportunity toobtain this exhibition quality item of French Oceania/Tahiti and South PacificIslands Postal History!!!!!Sent to the winning bidder protectively packaged and with free shipping!!!!! GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR BIDDING!!!!!Toview this sellers other lots, click on "see other items" at above right