Lot 1313
1863 (May 1) Oakland, Cal. to Liverpool, England, registered envelope with embossed flap bearing 24¢ red lilac (70) horizontal pair, and 10¢ green (68) cancelled by manuscript and tied by four-ring cancellations, reddish "New York May 26" backstamp, red crayon "40½" (two-times 19¢ plus 2½¢ registry) credit rating, bright red British crown registered handstamp and Liverpool (6.8) backstamp; tiny top edge tear and small perf faults on 24¢ at right, Fine and rare registered use, double the 24¢ treaty rate plus 10¢ registry fee.
Estimate 500 - 750
Expertization: 1988 P.F. Certificate.
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