Lot 3405
1861, 5¢ buff (67), single used with 10c Green (68) on May 1862 2-part folded letter to France with datelines from Watertown and Boston, stamps tied by large Paid in grid and 10c tied by red "P.D.", bold Boston exchange pmk. at center, contents with some naval-related war news incl. "the rebels have burned the Merrimack"; each stamp with small toned spot, otherwise fresh, Fine usage. Estimate 400 - 500
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Realized $250 |