Lot 1441
Interior Dept., 1873, 3¢ vermilion (O17), horizontal pair, tied by cork cancellation duplexed with "Washington D.C. Dec 14" c.d.s. on cover to London England, Smithsonian Institution corner card depicting a large bust of James Smithson, red "New York P.O. Dec 19" exchange office c.d.s., red London 1876 entry c.d.s.; small opening nick at top, Very Fine and extremely attractive, 1¢ convenience overpayment of the 5¢ G.P.U. rate.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
AN EXCEPTIONAL USAGE TO ENGLAND.
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