Lot 1613
1871 Nov. 13 from Nagasaki to England via U.S. Mails, blue L. Kniffler & Co. handstamp corner card on cover bearing 3¢ green (147) pair and 10¢ brown (150) tied by circle of wedges cancellations to London, endorsed with blue "Via San Francisco" handstamp, "Yokohama Japan Nov 22" c.d.s., carried by P.M.S.S. Great Republic leaving Yokohama Nov. 23, 1871 and arriving into San Francisco on Dec. 17, red "New York Dec 27" c.d.s.; red "London 8 JA 72" arrival, Very Fine usage, 16¢ rate to England (10¢ to U.S. and 6¢ to England).
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
Provenance: Ishikawa
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| Realized $2,000 |
