Sale 260


Lot 61



5¢ Brown, type II (30A), single tied by "New York Sep. 3" c.d.s. on 1861 folded letter to San Sebastian, Spain, from Havana, sent by mistake to California with incorrect manuscript. "Due 5" later crossed out, "Sacramento City Cal. Sep. 30" c.d.s. and matching "MISSENT" straight line, clear "New York Am. Pkt. Oct. 26, 1861" postmark and bold "8Rs" in blue, London and San Sebastian backstamps, Very Fine, remarkable, and possibly unique usage.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500

 
Realized $1,200



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