Lot 90
1879, 90¢ carmine (191), used with 2¢ vermilion (183) two singles, and 10¢ brown (209) single and two pairs, all tied by "New-York Jun 24 '82" duplex c.d.s. on preprinted envelope to Sydney, New South Wales, endorsed "Via San Francisco", Sydney (7.31) arrival backstamp; small faults, 2¢ and 90¢ removed for cleaning and replaced, Fine.
Estimate 10,000 - 15,000
AN EXCEPTIONAL $1.44 FRANKING PAYING TWELVE-TIMES THE 12¢ TREATY RATE TO AUSTRALIA. THE EARLIEST DOCUMENTED USAGE OF THE THE 1879 90¢ CARMINE.
Expertization: 1996 R.P.S. & 1997 P.F. Certificates.
There are only two recorded 90¢ Banknote frankings to Australia. The other example is Ex-Braus, Mercedes and dated October 8, 1883.
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| Realized $6,500 |
