Lot 155
1866 (Apr. 23) Detroit, Mich. to Lisbon, Portugal, red "Detroit Am. Pkt. Paid 24" exchange office integral credit c.d.s. on cover address to the U.S.S. Ticonderoga, bearing 30¢ orange (71) used with 5¢ brown, 10¢ green (76, 68) cancelled by matching segmented corks, red London 1865 transit, Lisbon May 17 receiving backstamp and "80" (reis) handstamp; reduced at left, edge wear, Fine usage; 45¢ British mail rate via France in a closed mail bag.
RARE DETROIT EXCHANGE OFFICE MARKING.
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| Realized $4,250 |
