Lot 142
1862 (Mar. 26) Boston, Mass. to Rome, Papal States, endorsement "Steamer Africa, via New York & Liverpool"on cover bearing 30¢ orange (71) and 24¢ brown lilac (70a) tied by matching Boston "Paid" in grid cancellations, red crayon "48" credit, French Apr. 8, 1862 transit with matching boxed "P.D.", manuscript "2" debit, Roma receiving backstamp; 24¢ with tiny corner crease, Very Fine usage; double the 27¢ French mail rate.
Provenance: Paliafito
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| Realized $1,200 |
