Lot 92
Postage Dues, 1879, 2¢ & 10¢ brown (J2, J5), two EDus: 2¢ used with a 3¢ (J3), uncancelled on incoming ship letter from Liberia to Washington D.C., pencil endorsed "Due 5¢" and with "New York Jul 27 '79" c.d.s. duplexed with "Due 5 Cents" duplex handstamp, reverse with violet "Carrier Jul 28" c.d.s., endorsed "Ships Letter. U.S.S. Essex."; repaired cover tear, Fine; 10¢, "NY" pearls precanced, affixed to cover from Great Britain bearing G.B. 2½d tied by "London S.with. Sp 27 79" duplex, handstamp "T" (taxe) and with "New York Oct 7 '79, Due 10 cents" duplex handstamp; small cover flaws, Fine, with 2004 A.P.S. Certificate.
Estimate $500 - 750
The U.S.S. Essex was in Liberia at the time the 2¢/3¢ cover was posted.
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| Realized $200 |
