Lot 422
1847, 5¢ orange brown (1b), large margins except clear at bottom left, gorgeous 1847 color and superb early impression, tied by blue grid, matching "Troy N.Y. May 2" c.d.s. on 1848 white envelope to London, England, manuscript "paid" opposite stamp and large manuscript shilling mark at left, manuscript "By Steamer Acadia/ via Boston" at lower left, red London receiving postmark on reverse; stamp with a light vertical pre-usage crease at left, still Very Fine, rare and handsome.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
THE ONLY RECORDED TRANSOCEANIC USAGE FROM TROY.
Expertization: 1999 P.F. Certificate.
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