Lot 1578
5¢ Taylor (179), single used on reverse on cover to Bermuda with 2c vermilion (178) and tied together by quartered cork, manuscript note underneath: "Prepayment compulsory stamps affixed/ by Geo. J. Gregory Foreign Desk/ N.Y.P. Office" with light New York postmark at upper left, face with 3c green (157) cancelled by indistinct cork cancel of Bennington Centre Vt., blue crayon "4" local due marking of Hamilton, opened to show both sides, a couple of small edge tears, Fine and rare, a remarkable showpiece. Q.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
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| Realized $1,050 |
