Lot 1837
two 2¢ brown, pair 3¢ green (157, 158), tied by three strikes of NYFM cancellations (Wiess GE-EP9) on cover from New York to Havana, Cuba, manuscript "Columbus" routing, handstamped "NA 1RL" reales due rating, Havana and recipients May 28, 1875 backstamps, includes original letter from the American Bank Note Co. quoting prices for a proposed label; perf toning, stamp faults including right edge opened into 3¢ Fine and scarce.
Estimate 200 - 300
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| Realized $290 |
