Lot 453
1863, 2¢ black (73), beautifully centered single, tied by bold indigo blue grid on orange cover to France, small corner card of "Gethsemani Abbey/U.S. KY.," red Paris transit c.d.s. and matching "15" centimes due, Paris to Nantes railway backstamp and Rohan arrival backstamp; flap missing and small sealed cover tear, Very Fine, a rare usage paying the 2¢ circular rate to France.
Estimate 600 - 800
Provenance: Allen and illustrated in Lane as figure 70
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| Realized $390 |
