Lot 202
[To Canary Islands] 1873, 6¢ dull pink (159), two singles, used with 1¢ blue (156) and 7¢ vermilion (160); all cancelled with targets on cover to Teneriffe, Canary Islands at the 20¢ Belgian mails rate for 1/3 to ½ oz. (eff. July 1, 1873 to June 30, 1875), "Saratoga Springs N.Y. Apr 12" c.d.s., red "12" crayon credit, partial Teneriffe (5.20) arrival backstamp, mended edge tear, Fine and rare. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500
THE ONLY RECORDED 6¢ BANK NOTE USE TO THE CANARY ISLANDS.
Expertization: 1981 P.F. Certificate.
Provenance: Albert
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