Sale 352


 
Lot 66



1895, 4¢ dark brown (269), used to pay postage due on a packet boat cover from Danish West Indies to Winfield Junction, New York City, franked with two 1896 D.W.I. 5¢ (19) tied by Jacksonville, Fla. machine cancel upon entering the U.S. mails, Feb 10, 1899; the cover was rated "Ship Less Postage due 4 cents." and the 4¢ stamp was added and canceled; backstamped P.O.N.Y. transit and Winfield Junction receiver. Very Fine.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500

Provenance: Schnell

Believe to be the only such usage recorded.


 
Realized $800



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