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Lot# 7346 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 7346 USA

    1870/71: National Banknote Co. 2 c. red-brown, two examples used on 1871 entire letter to Bordeaux tied in black with New Orleans despatch cds (April 8) alongside, carried at the newly introduced internal rate to port of departure; thence via New York (April 12) on Guion Line Steamer "Wisconsin" with London (April 24) transit in red and struck there with "GB / 40c." accountancy mark applied in black. Charged '5' décimes due upon delivery in black. A few imperfections to edges but unusual.
    Starting bid : 80 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold