Lot 79
1893, 15¢ Columbian (238), horizontal straight edge pair, used with 10¢ Columbian (237) single, tied by "Washington, D.C. Jan 26 '93" duplex cancellations on large size envelope to Kristiania, Norway, partial New York (1.27) and Kristiania (2.12) backstamps, purple "Legation of Sweden and Norway, Washington, D.C." handstamp on flap; cover with small faults and reduced at ends, Fine.
Estimate $500 - 750
THE EARLIEST DOCUMENTED USAGE OF THE 15¢ COLUMBIAN.
Expertization: 1998 A.P.S. Certificate.
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