Lot 1627
1869 (Jan. 18) New York to Yokohama via London, folded letter endorsed "London via Marseilles" to Yokohama, Japan, bearing 12¢ black F. grill (97 var) with double transfer at top and bottom framelines, and 30¢ orange F. grill (100) tied by grid cancellation, red "32" credit rating with matching "New York British Transit" c.d.s. on reverse, London transit, Hong Kong and Yokohama 1869 backstamps, Very Fine, single 42¢ British mail rate to Japan via Marseilles.
Estimate 3,000 - 4,000
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| Realized $5,000 |
