Manitou Park, Colo, (I)
Chaffee County - August 30, 1891

Established: March 19, 1888
Discontinued: February 20, 1890

Cover is from Aug 30, 1891 mailed to Maidstone England with backstamp Rec 1891.
Listed as El Paso County, later became Woodland Park after first period Mar 19, 1888 - Feb 20, 1890.(I) Later became part of Teller County when formed in March 23, 1899.
GPU - General Postal Union 5 cent per 15 grams April 1, 1879 until UPU Universal Postal Union 1891 effective July 1, 1892 countries could choose 1/2 oz or 15 grams. Cover reflects the 5 cent rate for 15 grams to foreign destination.

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