Lot 169
1903, 2¢ carmine (301c), position A, complete pane (less top selvage) and two booklet singles, all tied by "New York D" station registry ovals on reverse of cover to Kaposvar, Hungary, magenta "Registered. Apr 4 1908 Station - D, New York P.O." four-line framed postmark, New York (4.4) registry oval backstamp and New York exchange label affixed, Kaposvar arrival backstamp; top two stamps with tear, few perf separations, a Very Fine and rare usage.
Estimate 4,000 - 5,000
THE EARLIEST OF ONLY A FEW RECORDED INTACT 1902-03 2¢ CARMINE BOOKLET PANES USED ON COVER, ESPECIALLY DESIRABLE TO SUCH A SCARCE DESTINATION.
Provenance: Brody
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