Lot 44
1870 (Apr. 25) Rockland, Me. to Cronstadt, Russia, envelope addressed to Captain of Bark Egeria in care of American consul, bearing 15¢ black, F. grill (98) tied by six-point positive star and red "New York '5' April 25" credit datestamp, red script "Franco" handstamp, Kronstadt (4.28.71, equivalent to Julian May 11, 1870) backstamp; slight edgewear and soiling, Fine and rare, the 15¢ Prussian Closed Mail rate.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
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| Realized $1,300 |
