Lot 1241
1882, 5¢ yellow brown (205), single canceled by barred oval, clear "Lawrence Kan. Aug. 16, 1887" c.d.s. alongside, on cover to the U.S. Consulate at "Reikiavik", Iceland, from a Lawrence stamp dealer, reverse with various postmarks including Dead Letter Office triangle, in addition to "Ubekjendt. inconnu" label, due marking and three different return handstamps on face; some edge wear and small opening tear at lower right, Fine, one of the rarest destinations in any period of 19th century philately. Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
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Realized $900 |