By: Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc.
lot # 61 - New York 2016 1857 issue
1858, 5¢ Brick Red, Type I, Horizontal Pair. Attractive well centered pair, tied by "New Orleans, La., May 4, 1859" cds on folded letter sheet to Barcelona, Spain, endorsed via England with red "New - York, Br. Pkt., May 11" exchange cds, bold "8.R.s" inland rate handstamp, reverse with red London transit and receiving cds's, Very Fine and choice.
Scott No. 27; Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
A RARE DOUBLE BRITISH OPEN MAIL RATE USAGE BEARING A PAIR OF THE 1858 5¢ BRICK RED TYPE I ISSUE.
Scott 27
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