Lot 157

History of the Flag, Seven Stages of Evolution (Walcott 2832), red, white and blue Kingsbury imprint, to Vienna, Austria, bearing 3¢ rose, 12¢ black (65, 69) tied by Boston "Paid" grid cancellation, red "N. York Brem Pkt 12 Paid Mar 29" exchange c.d.s., blue "America uber Bremen Franco" three-line handstamp, Vienna Apr. 17 receiving backstamp, 12¢ with couple perf faults and tear in bottom backflap, Very Fine. Estimate 7,500 - 10,000
EXCEPTIONALLY RARE AND ATTRACTIVE DESIGN.
Provenance: Matthies, Gallbrith, Bischel
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Realized $6,000 |