Lot 81
1856, 5¢ red brown (12), four margins, tied by "Sainte Marie * Illinois *" double-circle postmark on partial cover front to France, additional strike below with smudged manuscript "June of 18" date, "Calais 22 Juil. 56" transit, stamp toned and bleached, Fine, an unusual cancellation. Illustrated in Frajola and Mayer, p. 80, no. 2. Scott $875+
Provenance: Rohloff
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Realized $650 |