Lot 182
1868 (Nov. 20) (c.) Holmes Hole, Mass. to the Island of Celebes (Dutch East Indies) c.d.s. on cover addressed to Bark Kathleen, bearing 30¢ orange (71) and 12¢ black (69) cancelled by matching corks, reverse with red "New York Paid All" transit c.d.s., red "32" credit handstamp and red London transit, manuscript "28" rating, Singapore backstamp; opening reduction at right, cancellation on 30¢ enhanced at right, still a Fine usage to a rare destination; 42¢ British mail rate via Marseilles.
The 42¢ British mail rate via Marseilles was in effect from January 1, 1868 through December 31, 1869.
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| Realized $2,100 |
