Lot 3149
1852, 3¢ dull red, diagonal bisect (11d), BR half, well tied by black grid, on rebacked folded cover to New York with perfect strike of italic style VIA NCARAGUA/ AHEAD OF THE MAILS. in blue, blue crayon "Circular San Frco. May 31/53" written a t B., ms. "via Nicaragua" written by sender at top left; fresh appearance, masterfully restored, a very rare usage, believed to be one of two known.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
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