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1851-1857 Issues
 
 
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Lot 4095

1851, 12¢ black (17), horizontal pair, large margins to just in at lower right, tied by neat grid cancels on 1854 folded letter to England; with manuscript endorsement "Per Steamer April 12th", postmarked red "New 19 York" exchange office c.d.s., Apr 11, and magenta Liverpool entry c.d.s., Apr 24; Very Fine and most attractive, without gum as issued.
Estimate $500 - 750
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Lot 4096

1857, 10¢ green, type I (31), used with two 10¢ type III (33) on folded cover from New York to Vera Cruz Mexico; endorsed "Via New Orleans, p 'Tennessee'" with "5" (reales) due handstamp; type I (center stamp) has partial bottom sheet margin but is clipped at top, left type III Fine, right with faults; a Fine and scarce usage.
Estimate $400 - 600
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