1898, 2½ on 1s. dull rose-carmine, handstamp surcharge, vertical pair tied by cds. “APIA NOV 30 98” to registered cover with San Francisco with red “REGISTERED LONDON 30 DE 98” on front and violet-blue “N.Z. MARINE P.O. R.M.S. ”ALAMADA 30 NOV 98" and arrival mark on reverse, slightly toned, minor imperfections, a scarce and attractive cover
