1863, 24¢ lilac. Tied by blue grid cancel on 1868 cover to London, England, matching "Morrestown, N.J., Dec 21" cds, purple "Phila. Br. Pkt., 19, Dec 24" exchange cds and red London entry cds; small cover tear at top, Very Fine, an attractive and colorful usage. Scott No. 78 Estimate $400 - 600. $0 (Image)
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Closed..Apr-29-2007, 23:59:00 EST
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Lot No:1404
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Cat No:78, 65
1863, 24¢ lilac. Overlapping and tied by circle of wedges cancels on mourning cover to Brussels, Belgium with red "N. York Br. Pkt. Paid 7 Dec. 27" credit datestamp, transit and receiving backstamps including scarce "Br. Packet" straight line handstamp, Very Fine, a nice usage paying the Belgian Closed Mail rate. Scott No. 78+65 Estimate $300 - 400. $0 (Image)