Lot 299
[To Japan] 1870, 6¢ carmine (148), two singles, cancelled by matching split corks on cover from Shanghai to Yokohama, Japan at double the 6¢ inter-consular rate, "U.S. Postal Agency Shanghai Jan 18" cds, endorsed "Per Costa Rica", Very Fine and choice.
Estimate $3,500 - 5,000
ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED 6¢ BANK NOTE INTER-CONSULAR USAGES FROM SHANGHAI, CHINA TO YOKOHAMA, JAPAN.
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| Realized $12,500 |
