Lot 1279
1857, 12¢ black, 24¢ gray lilac (36, 37), single and pair respectively, cancelled by red N.Y. foreign mail grids on cover to Rangoon, Burmah, endorsed "overland via Marseilles", reverse with red "New York Am. Pkt. Oct 13" c.d.s., red "London OC 26 '60" transit, red Calcutta and brownish "Rangoon * P. O. * 8 Dec" backstamps; one stamp removed (30¢) and cover faults, Fine usage to an exceedingly scarce destination, 90¢ British mail rate via Marseilles.
Estimate 300 - 400
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| Realized $400 |
