1913 *RARE* PAPETEE TAHITI CDS, Seapost Paquebot Usage? Washington Head SC #378!

Item Specifics

Country

Tahiti

Catalog Number

378

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Stamp Format

Single

Item Description

1913 *RARE* If ever seen!
4 - 8 / 13 PAPETEE TAHITI CDS
Washington Head on US SCOTT #378!
Addressed to Monsieur G. Sptiz, Papetee Tahiti
He was a publisher. I've seen his postcard editions.

The dealer price that came with this cover was $150.00.

Seapost Paquebot Usage?

PAQUEBOT: Etymology : French for mailboat. First used in Great Britain in 1894, the term was adopted for general use by the Universal Postal Union in 1897.
Postal history: a postal marking or cancellation stamped on mail posted at sea or in a harbor for processing by the postal authorities at the next port of call. Mail so marked in one country will often carry the stamps of another country.
Adjective: Relating to mail posted at sea. The word would typically be stamped in upper case, PAQUEBOT, on the postal item.

Backflap opening tear / faults. This cover is in fine / very fine condition.

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Item Location

New Hampshire, United States

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United States

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Money Back - Returns Accepted within 30 Days (Buyer pays Shipping Cost)

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