Lot# 3029 - 177-180 Auction
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Lot# : 3029 USA
1861/66: Lincol 15 c. black, a superb example used on 1868 cover to Marseille, France tied by quartered cork cancellation in blue with matching SHIP alongside in same ink (rarely seen on stamped covers), "Savannah/Ga" cds (Feb 4) at right. "New York/9" debit marking in black (Feb 11) and blue French "Et. Unis Serv. Am. Calais" marking (Feb 26). Charged '8' decimes due in black. A beautiful and rare cover.
Provenance: Collection Marc Haas (May 1980), lot 204.Starting bid : 600 CHFHammer price : not sold