Lot 69
1858, 5¢ brick red, type I (27), vertical strip of three, perforations trimmed at top and left, tied by "New Orleans La. Oct 6 1858" c.d.s. on datelined folded letter to Nantes, France, bright red "New York Paid 12 Oct 13" exchange c.d.s., French (10.25) entry, Paris (10.26) backstamps; refolded at top, a Very Fine usage.
Estimate $3,000 - 4,000
A RARE 1858 5¢ BRICK RED STRIP USED ON A HANDSOME COVER, THIS BEING THE EARLIEST DOCUMENTED USAGE.
Expertization: 1998 P.F. Certificate.
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| Realized $1,600 |
