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Lot 122



1865 (Apr. 16) Boston, Mass. to Liverpool, England, indistinct red c.d.s. on embossed tissue paper cover bearing 30¢ orange (71) used with 3¢ rose, 5¢ brown, 10¢ green (65, 76, 68), all cancelled by matching blue grids, red "Boston Br. Pkt. Paid" exchange office c.d.s. backstamp, red "38" credit handstamp, "Liverpool AP 30 '65" receiving backstamp; few stamp and cover faults including reduction at bottom and left, Fine and scarce four-value franking; double the 24¢ rate via British packet.

 
Realized $525



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