Lot 1923
Post Office Dept., 1873, 6¢ black (O50), tied on cover by "New York Dec 3" (1874) negative numeral duplex on small yellow cover to St. Johns, Newfoundland, red "New York Paid All Dec 4" transit marking, Newfoundland 1874 receiver on reverse, Very Fine and exceptional usage, 6¢ per ½ ounce treaty rate to Newfoundland effective Dec. 1, 1872 to Sep. 30, 1876.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED OFFICIAL COVERS TO NEWFOUNDLAND, AND ONE OF ONLY THREE RECORDED POST OFFICE COVERS TO FOREIGN DESTINATIONS.
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| Realized $950 |
