Lot 77
1870, 12¢ dull violet (151), used with 2¢ red brown (146), tied by N.Y. foreign mail grid cancellations (Weiss TR-G8) on folded cover to Torre del Greco, Italy, red "New York Paid all Direct Jul 9" backstamp, red Bremen (2.17.1870) transit with matching framed handstamp and "4" rating, "PD" handstamp, reverse with various Italian transits including Torre del Greco (8.24) arrival, blue New York 1870 merchants cachet; minor wear on fold, Very Fine.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
THE EARLIEST DOCUMENTED USAGE OF THE 1870 12¢ UNGRILLED.
Expertization: 2001 A.P.S. Certificate.
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