Sale 285


 
Lot 185



1862 (Jan. 28) New Haven, Ct. to Hong Kong, China, red double-circle datestamp on cover addressed to Ship Oriental, bearing 30¢ orange (71) used with 5¢ olive yellow, 10¢ green (67b, 68) all tied by matching red three-ring cancellations, reverse with indistinct red New York transit, magenta "40" credit, red "London Paid FE 11 '62" and matching "1d" handstamp, blue-black "Hong AP 11 '62" backstamp; cover slightly cleaned, Extremely Fine and choice usage; 45¢ British mail rate via Southampton.

SCARCE THREE-COLOR FRANKING WITH THE 5¢ OLIVE-YELLOW 1861 ISSUE.

Provenance: Baker, Klein

 
Realized $5,500



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