Parcel Post 1887: Official 2 pence green & carmine, 6 pence purple on rose-red and 1 shilling dull green, three singles, of fresh colour and perforations tied by large boxed “PARCEL POST LONDON CHIEF OFFICE E.C” with manuscript “3/8” and undated cds “G.P.O. DEPOT” to the reverse of an “On Her Britannic Majesty's Service” parcel tag, to Samoa, addressed to the Consul. Sent by the Prime Minister Lord Salisbury, signed front top right. Creasing to tag and soiling. Stamps well-preserved for use. Rare franking.
