Lot 76
1873, 90¢ rose carmine (166), bright color, used with 10¢ brown (161) three singles and 24¢ purple (153) single, all cancelled by matching target cancellations duplexed with "Brownsville Tex. Jun 25" c.d.s. on address panel of a parcel to Galveston, Tex., docketed as received "June 30th 1875"; panel has reinforced faults, Fine and scarce use.
Estimate $3,000 - 4,000
THE EARLIEST DOCUMENTED USAGE OF THE 1873 90¢ ROSE CARMINE.
Expertization: 1986 P.F. Certificate.
Provenance: Emerson, West
Emerson, West, "Aristocrat"
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