Lot 1161
1847, 10¢ black (2), large margins to touched at bottom, tied by black grids, red "Boston 10 cts. 31 May" c.d.s. on fresh blue lettersheet to Mexico, red "Paid" handstamp and clear "Vera Cruz Julio 28 51" receiving postmark, business contents discuss a shipment of stoves and other goods, Very Fine, attractive and rare.
Estimate 15,000 - 20,000
Expertization: 1979 P.F. Certificate.
One of three covers to Mexico originating in the United States, and the only one with a Vera Cruz datestamp.
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