Lot 1533
1852, 1¢ blue, type IV (9), vertical pair, cut to shape with truncated corners, used with 3c dull red (11), in at two places, tied together by "Alton Ill./Jun 5" c.d.s. on 1856 envelope to Germany "14/N. York U.S. Pkt./ Jun 14 " c.d.s., "24/9 KrR America über Bremen" handstamp in red backstamped Frankfurt (July 3), rated "33" (décimes) and "33/2", light soiling, unusual usage.
Estimate 150 - 200
Expertization: 2001 P.F. Certificate.
Under Bremen Treaty Mail the cover was handled as unpaid mail since part prepayment of postage was not accepted.
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| Realized $220 |
