Lot 37
1857, 1¢ blue, type II (20), plate 2 horizontal pair, used with 3¢ dull red (26), cancelled by matching circular grids on 1861 cover to Cape of Good Hope, "Richmond N.Y. Jun 18" c.d.s. (partly enhanced) and red "New-York Br. Pkt. Jun 19" exchange c.d.s., attempted prepayment of the 5¢ British open mail rate to England only (total rate was 33¢ to the Cape), manuscript "1/2" due rating for 1 shilling 2 pence, red rimless "Capetown Au 3 1861" arrival backstamp; some restoration, Very Fine appearing, a rare destination for the 1857 1¢ blue.
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
Expertization: 2006 P.F. Certificate.
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