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Lot# 7354 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 7354 USA

    1873: Continental Banknote Co. 10 c. brown, a used example on 1874 cover to Paris at double rate, cancelled in black with scarce circular "NEW YORK / PAID TO ENGLAND" datestamp in red (June 23), carried on the Cunard "Abyssinia". Reverse with straight line "SHORT PAID" in black and struck in transit in London with "GB / 40c." accountancy mark applied in black. Charged at double rate on arrival (July 5) with handstruck '10' décimes due in black. 
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold