Sale 257


Lot 3155



1851, 12¢ black, diagonal bisect (17a), Bottom right half, full margins to touched at corner, creased before use, well tied by bold "STEAM/ SHIP" handstamp, on folded cover with only bottom flap, to North Reading, Mass., light "VIA NICARAGUA/ AHEAD OF THE MAILS" in black, Fine appearance, rare.
Scott $5,750

Expertization: 1985 P.F. Certificate.

Provenance: Jessup

 
Realized $2,400



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