Lot 521
1873, 3¢ green (158), tied "New York Apr. 10" duplex on cover to Honolulu, Sandwich Islands, showing additional "Short Paid" in box and pencil "Due 3", both of which have been deleted in blue pencil, reverse with a further example of 3¢ tied by Apr. 12th duplex, manuscript notation on flap "Unpaid postage affixed by Geo. F. Hopper Supt. New York Post Office", first stamp partly cut away when cover opened, an important and very rare usage.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
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| Realized $550 |
