Lot 39
1857, 12¢ black, plate I (36), horizontal block of six, tied by "New York Mills, N.Y. Jun 15" c.d.s. on 1858 orange cover to Flintshire, Wales prepaid for three-times the 12¢ treaty rate, disallowed by New York exchange office as only 2-times and 4-times rates were allowed, black "New-York Am Pkt Jun 19" c.d.s. with rare black "84" debit (Winter 326) and framed "Short Paid" handstamp, carried on Vanderbilt's "North Star", manuscript "4/-" shillings due rating, red London (7.1) and Wrexham (7.2) backstamps, original 1858 letter enclosed; horizontal cover fold affects top stamps, cover restoration, still a Very Fine and rare use of a block.
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
Provenance: Hill
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| Realized $1,450 |
