Lot 3284
1851-52, 3¢ brownish carmine (11), vertical pair, large margins except in at top left corner, tied by "Fayetteville Vt. Apr. 1" c.d.s. on folded cover to Melbourne, Australia, redirected to Beechworth, a gold mining district in Victoria, this paid a 5c private s hip letter rate, reverse with Boston Br. Pkt. pmk., Melbourne & Beechworth datestamps and faint red "Ship Letter G.P.O. Victoria/ Free" rimless oval; cover without side flaps and light wear, Fine and very scarce usage from the Kenny correspondence.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
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| Realized $550 |
