Lot 340
1852, 3¢ dull red, type II (11A), two singles, margins to cutting, tied by New York c.d.s. and overstruck with "New York Jul 20" ocean mail c.d.s. on cover to San Francisco, Cal. via Panama, "Due 4" handstamp, docketed "Recd Augt 15, 1857", Very Fine.
Estimate 500 - 750
Provenance: Jessup
The sender apparently overlooked the 1855 rate increase from 6¢ to 10¢ resulting in the due marking of 4¢. This combination of markings is very rare.
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