Lot 4129
1873, 7¢ orange vermilion (160), used with 1¢ blue and 6¢ dull pink (159), two singles; all cancelled with targets on cover to Teneriffe, Canary Islands at the 20¢ Belgian mails rate for 1/3 to ½ oz. (eff. July 1, 1873 to June 30, 1875), "Saratoga Springs N.Y. Apr 12" c.d.s., red "12" crayon credit, partial Teneriffe (5.20) arrival backstamp; mended edge tear, Fine and rare.
Estimate $750 - 1,000
THE ONLY RECORDED 6¢ BANK NOTE USE TO THE CANARY ISLANDS.
Expertization: 1981 P.F. Certificate.
Provenance: Albert, Landau
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