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Lot 82



U.S. 1869, 12¢ green (117), single used with 10c yellow (116) in addition to #113, #114 and #93 on large size quadruple rate registered cover to Halifax, Nova Scotia, stamps tied by matching grids, clear "New-York Registered Jul. 30" c.d.s. struck twice, 1869 docketing at left; cover with tiny edge tears skillfully repaired, Fine and rare, believed to be the only known 5 stamp combination with the 1869 Issue.
Estimate 5,000 - 7,500

A SPECTACULAR FIVE COLOR FRANKING AND OF GREAT INTEREST TO COLLECTORS OF BOTH BLACK JACKS AND THE 1869 ISSUE.

 
Realized $14,500



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