Lot 147
1879, 6¢ pink (186), pair used in combination with singles of 1870 90¢ carmine (155) and 30¢ gray black (165), all tied by "New York Jun 17 '80" duplexes on 1880 court cover to Boston Mass., cover has been refolded for display, small repaired tears to one 6c stamp and the 30c stamp, the 6c pair was lifted for examination and improperly replaced, several cover flaws including a vertical crease which passes through the left stamp in the 6¢ pair, Fine and rare 90¢ use.
Estimate $2,000 - 3,000
ONE OF ONLY THREE RECORDED USES OF THE 6¢ BANK NOTE WITH ANY 90¢ VALUE. A RARE THREE-ISSUE BANK NOTE FRANKING.
Expertization: photocopy of 1987 P.F. Certificate.
Provenance: Ainsworth
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