Lot 57
1868 (May 2) New York, N.Y. to Paris, France, tissue paper cover bearing 15¢ black, E. grill (91) tied by geometric cancellation, red "New York 'Paid 12' May 2" origin c.d.s., French "Paq. Fr. H. No. 2, 2 Mai 68" packet datestamp and red "PD" handstamp, partial Paris (5.13) backstamp; small tissue paper flaws and cleaning, stamp was lifted and replaced, Fine.
Estimate 4,000 - 5,000
THE EARLIEST DOCUMENTED USE OF THE 15¢ E. GRILL.
Expertization: 1987 P.F. Certificate.
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