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Lot# 7336 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 7336 USA

    1869: 2 c. brown, a horizontal pair used on 1870 cover from Boston to Paris, cancelled by segmented handstamps in black and by BOSTON despatch cds (Jan 4), at the newly introduced internal rate to port of departure; carried on Guion Line Steamer "Manhattan" from New York with London transit on reverse (Jan 17) in red and "GB / 40c." accountancy mark applied in black. Charged '5' décimes due upon delivery in black. The envelope with some small closed tears not detracting from the appearance; a scarce usage of the 1869 issue.
    Starting bid : 175 CHF
    Hammer price : 175 CHF