Lot 219
1862, 5¢ red brown (75), rich intense color, trivial pre-use tear at bottom, tied by bright red circular grid cancellation on 1862 blue folded cover to Amsterdam, Netherlands, matching red "N. York Br. Pkt. Paid Jun 24" exchange c.d.s., endorsed "Pr. St. Africa" and "P. Open Mail", blue London (7.7) and red Amsterdam (7.9) backstamps, manuscript ratings, Very Fine and attractive usage.
Estimate 500 - 750
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| Realized $1,250 |
