X3001

Aquarium Fish

Reef Fish

Winter 2023 Mail Sale 

Lot 17 X3001 and X3002 — Aquarium Fish — 6/24/99

The stunning raccoon fish (X3001) grow to about eight inches in length and have an oval outline. Red stripes are prominent on the side and back. A black band over the face and eyes is similar to the raccoon, hence the name. Its aquarium life is 5 to 7 years. Filefish (X3002) are found in the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans. The snout is tapered and projects out from the head. Length is usually less than 24 inches.

These covers have both the official first day of issue bullseye cancels from Anaheim, California and lovely magenta first day postmarks from the Bayview Postal Station in San Francisco which are Collins exclusives. The exquisite individually hand painted cachets bring these distinctive fish to life. These two covers are making their first appearance in one of my mail sales. Superb postmarks and tremendous maritime cachets. Lovely!