Lot 1176
6¢ Ultramarine (115), used in combination with 30¢ orange 1861 issue (#71) on cover to Bombay, India, target cancels and matching "Plymouth Mass Jan 7" origin postmark, red Boston Paid exchange, London Paid 1870 transit, oval "Post Office 6-2-70" arrival backstamp, correct prepayment of 36¢ rate for British Mails via Marseilles which had just been lowered to 30¢ on January 1, 1870, cover small repaired edge tear and corner stain. A Very Fine usage.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
Provenance: Gibson
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| Realized $1,600 |
