Lot 3415
1861, 24¢ steel blue (70b), single with rich true color, used with 3c rose (65) and tied together by large "Paid" in grid, on 1862 blue folded letter to Rome, Italy, paying the 27c French mail rate, red "Boston 24 Jan. 22 Paid" exchange postmark., French and Italian transit markings, lengthy contents with war comment including. deaths of Genl. Zollicoffer and ex-Pres. Tyler, Very Fine, very attractive usage.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
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| Realized $850 |
