Lot 2067
Baltimore, Md., utility registry label with handstamped "BALTIMORE, MD." town name on 2¢ entire from Galveston, Texas to Santa Catherina, Brazil, additionally franked with 1¢ 2¢ and 10¢ banknotes (212, 213, 209), magenta "Galveston, Texas Feb 23, 1888" postmark, New York "Exchange" registry label added before rerouting through Baltimore, backstamped New York, Baltimore, Rio de Janeiro and Santa Catharina; 10¢ has straight edge, Fine.
Estimate 300 - 400
The postal guide routed South American mail through New York City at this time. The Letter was rerouted through Baltimore to take advantage of favorable shipping schedules.
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| Realized $750 |
