Lot 173
1867 (Aug. 9) Salem, Mass. to Zanzibar, c.d.s. duplexed with fancy cross tying 30¢ orange (71) and 15¢ black (77) on blue Goodhue correspondence cover, endorsed "Via Marseilles" and in care of Aden merchant, red "Boston 24 Aug 9" integral credit c.d.s., orange crayon "/10" credit, red "London Aug 20 '67" transit and magenta "1" (p), redirected from Aden with India 8 annas (65) cancelled by "124" numeral in diamond grid (Steamer Point Canceller), backstamped at Steamer Point on arrival Sep. 16 and departure for Zanzibar Sep. 22; small opening reduction at left, Very fine usage; 45¢ British mail rate via Marseilles.
ONE OF TWO RECORDED GOODHUE CORRESPONDENCE REDIRECTED COVERS THROUGH THE ADEN POST OFFICE.
|
| |
| Realized $6,000 |
