1930 Stuart FL Fancy Cancel Registered Cover C M Loy Signed Anchor Shield Foster

1930 United States Registered Philatelic Cover sent from Stuart, Florida to Bridgeport, Connecticut, featuring a rare combination of three distinct purple pictorial fancy cancels and autographed by the postmaster.

• Fancy Cancellations: Features bold purple strikes using three different hand-carved devices:

  • Anchor (tying 3¢ Lincoln)

  • "P O" Banner (Loso-deWindt #N-741, tying 6¢ Garfield)

  • Shield (tying 6¢ Garfield & 2¢ Sesquicentennial)

• Postmaster Autograph: Hand-signed at the upper right by Stuart Postmaster C. M. Loy (C M Loy PM).

• Franking & Exact Rate: $0.17 total postage (2¢ Sesquicentennial, 3¢ Lincoln, two 6¢ Garfields) paying the exact $0.02 domestic letter rate + $0.15 registry fee.

• Markings & Provenance: Boxed purple registry stamp #678 on front; two Stuart FL dispatch registry circles and Bridgeport CONN receiver circle on reverse. Addressed to collector Richard S. Foster (APS #5514).

• Condition: Very Fine (VF) with fresh paper, crisp strike detail, and intact back flap.