Lot 280
[To West Africa] 1873, 6¢ dull pink (159), used in combination with 1868 24¢ gray lilac, F. Grill (99) and 2¢ brown (157), all tied by deep red corks on cover to Gaboon River, West Africa, matching partial "Trenton N.J. Aug 17" cds, red "New York Aug 18" exchange cds with red "1.00/2" double weight credit rating, red London (8.30) transit, docketed received Oct. 31 on reverse; 6¢ tiny tear, a Very Fine and attractive use.
Estimate $2,000 - 3,000
A STRIKING MIXED ISSUE FRANKING TO GABOON RIVER.
The 16¢ rate by British mails was lowered to 15¢ on July 1, 1875.
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| Realized $5,250 |
