Lot 169
1863 (Feb. 18) Boston, Mass. to Port Elizabeth, Cape of Good Hope, red "Boston Br. Pkt. Paid" transit c.d.s. on reverse of blue Howland correspondence folded cover bearing two 30¢ orange (71) singles tied along with 3¢ rose (65) pair by "Paid" in grid cancellations, endorsed "via England p. Europa", red crayon "56" credit, red "London MR 4 '63" transit and red crayon "2", reverse with rimless red "Capetown Apr 11, 1868" transit and "Port Elizabeth AP 14, 1863" receiver; 3¢ couple tiny stamp tears, tiny upper edge tears, still a Very Fine usage; double the 33¢ British mail rate via Plymouth.
RARE DOUBLE WEIGHT USAGE JUST PRIOR TO THE RATE INCREASE IN MAY 1863.
Provenance: Herzog
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