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Lot# 3055 - 177-180 Auction

  • Lot# : 3055 USA

    1857/61: 5 c. red-brown, Type II, a horizontal strip of three in a rich shade used on cover to Germany endorsed "per Hammonia via Hamburg Franco", all tied by red circular barred handstamps with "N.York Hamb. Pkt. Paid/10" credit cds below (June 30). Reverse with Hamburg Thurn & Taxis P.O. cds (July 15) and Cassel arrival cds. Manuscript "1" ink marking on right hand adhesive, cover silked inside to prevent wear, a fine and most attractive franking.
    Provenance: Collection Moody, Rohloff.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF