Lot 279
[To Tunisia] 1873, 6¢ dull pink (159), horizontal pair, straight edge at right, used with 3¢ green (158), tied by two strikes of NYFM geometrics (Weiss GE-EN4) on partial cover to Tunisia at the 15¢ German closed mail rate via England & Brindisi, red "New York Paid All Mar " exchange c.d.s., various red credit ratings, Italian 1L & 2L postage dues tied by "Tunisi" (4.12.75) dcds; top flap and part side flap remain, Fine and rare. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500
THIS IS THE ONLY RECORDED N.Y. FOREIGN MAIL USE TO TUNISIA.
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Realized $6,000 |