Lot 17
3¢ Brownish carmine (11), two singles, large margins to slightly in, each with matching black grid, on 1852 folded letter to San Francisco, clear "New-York Apr 9" ocean mail c.d.s. on 1852 folded letter to San Francisco, manuscript "p Steamer Empire City" at center; stamps with vertical file fold each, Fine and rare, possibly unique usage of the grid, rather than the postmark itself, being used as a killer on transcontinental mail (Ashbrook letter 11/24/49).
Estimate 200 - 300
Provenance: Chase, Polland
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| Realized $135 |
