Lot 260
[To Italy] 1879, 6¢ pink (186), well centered pair with straight edge at right, cancelled by corks on 3¢ vermilion (U218) entire registered to Italy, "Brooklyn N.Y. Jun 1" c.d.s., Bologna (6.14.77) arrival backstamp; light toning and wax stain, Fine.
Estimate $300 - 400
THE EARLIEST DOCUMENTED USE OF THE 6¢ SOFT PAPER.
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| Realized $150 |
