Lot 1187
New York N.Y., 5¢ red brown, double transfer type D (1-D), doubling of top, bottom and lower left frame lines, also numerals, three full to huge margins, in at right, tied by red grid on 1850 folded letter to Philadephia Pa., matching red "New-York May 25" c.d.s., manuscript "Paid", Very Fine, an exceedingly rare double transfer type, possibly unique on cover. Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
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Realized $2,800 |