Lot 366
1851-52, 3¢ brownish carmine (11), four plate 1L singles in an early printing of this shade, far right stamp with full to large margins, others margins to cutting, tied by three strikes "New-York Dec. 9" early type Ocean Mail c.d.s., on double rate 1851 folded letter to San Francisco, letter (1st page missing) written by New York financier J. Austin Stevens, Jr.; left stamp affected by file crease, 2nd stamp with natural wrinkle, Fine and scarce usage.
Estimate 200 - 300
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| Realized $105 |
