The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Covers Part II

30A, 1860 5c Brown, Type II, three singles tied by black grids, with matching "Peoria Ills. Jan 2 1860" cds alongside, cover addressed to Oldenburg, Germany and endorsed "per Hamburg Steamer," red "Paid N. York Brem. Pkt." cds, various backstamps, few small tears mostly confined to reverse, Very Fine and attractive, the 1860 year date is almost certainly in error as the 5c Brown Type II was not in use until several months later, 1988 Holcombe certificaternProvenance: Henry C. GibsonSale 3045: The Ing. Pietro Provera Collection of United States Stamps and Postal History Part II - Tuesday, June 22 - 10 a.m. Eastern