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  • Lot# : 3023 USA

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    1857/61: Jefferson 5 c. brick-red (Type I) in an extremely rare shade, used with 10 c. green, Type V on 1861 cover to Paris, each adhesive boldly cancelled by circular PAID in red, with "Providence/RI" datestamp in red on front (Jan 25) of despatch. "New York/6" credit mark in red also ties the 5 c. adhesive. French entry marking in black (Feb 8) also ties the 10 c. adhesive. Minor envelope scuff at lower left otherwise a quite delightful and rare cover. Signed Ashbrook.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold