Lot 92
1867 (Apr. 2) Philadelphia Pa. to Gilbraltar via France, envelope addressed a Surgeon on the U.S.S. Canandaigua, bearing 15¢ black (77), small faults, tied by grid cancellation and "Philadelphia Pa Paid 12 Apr 2" exchange datestamp to Munroe & Co. forwarders in Paris, French (4.14) receiver, forwarded privately upon receipt to meet up with the ship at Gilbraltar, docketed "Recd. Gilbraltar - May 30", Fine. Estimate 400 - 500
THE ONLY RECORDED 1866-67 15¢ COVER TO GILBRALTAR.
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Realized $280 |