Lot 72
1870, 15¢ orange, grilled (141), used with 3¢ green (147), cancelled by matching geometric cancellations on folded cover to the Secretary of the Navy George M. Robeson at Washington D.C., matching "New York Registered Jun 2" rimless datestamp, blue June 2, 1870 merchants handstamp and Dept. of the Navy Jun 4 receiver confirming date; letter removed, 15¢ lifted and hinged in place to check grill, Very Fine and choice.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
THE EARLIEST DOCUMENTED USAGE OF THE 1870 15¢ GRILLED.
Expertization: Undated P.S.E., 1998 & 2004 A.P.S. Certificates.
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