Sale 287


 
Lot 1200



1851, 1¢ blue, type II (7), position 21-25R2, horizontal strip of five, position 25R2 is the double transfer, intense indigo-like color, large margins at bottom and right with portions of five adjoining stamps, three stamps just in on other sides, tied by "New Orleans La./Feb. 11" c.d.s. on 1856 folded lettersheet to Paris, "New-York Br. Pkt./Feb 20" c.d.s. in red, backstamped London transit (Mar. 3) rated "26" (décimes), double rate, left 1¢ stamp has light vertical bend, Fine and scarce 5 cents franking.
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000

 
Realized $4,750



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