Flagship sale of U.S. and Worldwide #655

Adams Express Co., Philadelphia, black on red label on cover from Deggendorf, Bavaria to Hollidaysburg, Pa. ca. 1890; homemade canvas envelope originally containing photographic material (probably film, owing to the black-out nature of the envelope), sent by Parcel Post within Bavaria, then by private ship to Philadelphia and by private express companies to Hollidaysburg; Deggendorf half-round datestamp and Bavarian Parcel Post & Adams labels on front, partial unidentified shipping agent label on reverse, Fine.
Estimate $300 - 400

A very rare example of a transatlantic parcel cover.