Lot 45
U.S. 1857, 10¢ green, type II (32), single with 3c rose (25) pair, tied by "San Francisco Cal. Jun. 6, 1859" c.d.s. on illustrated Overland Stage Coach envelope to St. John, New Brunswick, 15¢ West Coast rate (overpaid by 1¢), red "U. States/ C" coastal steamer exchange mark; cover with opening tears, one passing through left 3¢ handsome and Very Fine appearance, rare usage.
Estimate 3,000 - 4,000
A HANDSOME AND COLORFUL EXAMPLE OF THIS RARE FOUR-HORSE STAGE COACH COVER TO BRITISH NORTH AMERICA.
Provenance: Knapp, Haas, Piller
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