Lot 1572
1866 (Oct. 3) New York to Canton, red c.d.s. on tissue paper cover bearing 24¢ gray (78b) and 30¢ orange (71) tied by six-section cork cancellations, endorsed "proof 'Java' / via Marseilles", red London (10.15) transit and "48" credit handstamp, Hong Kong (12.14) backstamp, red "1d" handstamp; minor edge faults, 24¢ with light crease from file fold and moved slightly, Very Fine usage, 1¢ overpayment of the 53¢ British mail rate via Marseilles.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
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| Realized $600 |
