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Lot# 7334 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 7334 USA

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    1861/66: Lincoln 15 c. black, a single example on underpaid cover from Boston to Paris, tied by black cork handstamp, with correct "BOSTON / 18" (cents) datestamp alongside (April 27) in black. Struck with straight line INSUFFICIENTLY PREPAID in black and annotated '8' (grams) in blue crayon - thus a double rate above the 7½ grams and charged '16' décimes due upon receipt. An attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF