Lot no. 1700

1894 (August 15), 1/2d. purple-brown, perforated 12x11.5, 5d. dull vermilion, perf 11.5x12, tied to Hawkins registered cover to London by Apia c.d.s., United States 1890-3 3d. purple and 10c green affixed alongside, each cancelled with San Francisco oval transit,  New York registration etiquette affixed above, reverse with New York Reg’y Div (Sep 6), multiple London backstamps on receipt and upon redirection to Richmond, with further strikes on front, cover opened on three sides, a striking franking.