Lot 1067
1867, 12¢ intense black, Z. grill (85E), tied by floral cancellation duplexed with "Alexandria Va. Mar 16" c.d.s. on cover to a sailor on the U.S.S. Ticonderoga in care of B.F. Stevens in London, England, red New York (3.17) and London (3.27) transits, red "B.F. Stevens, U.S. Despatch Agent" double-oval forwarding h.s.; reduced from opening at left, stamp with tiny internal tear, Very Fine. Scott $3,000
Provenance: Ishikawa
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Realized $1,500 |