Lot 1096
1872 (May 23) New York to Buenos Ayres, Argentina, folded letter bearing 6¢ carmine (148) three overlapping singles, tied by black New York c.d.s. and rim of red "N. York U.S. Pkt/8" integral exchange c.d.s., blue crayon ratings, blue merchant's cachet on flap, Very Fine and choice, interestingly this is the only recorded overlapping 6¢ franking, the 18¢ American Packet rate.
Estimate 400 - 500
Provenance: Klein
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| Realized $350 |
