1867, 10¢ yellow green, F. grill, couple small flaws, cork cancel, matching partial "Sackets Harbor N.Y. Sep 10" cds on 1869 cover addressed to Engineer on the U.S.S. Monocacy in Hong Kong, China at the 10¢ Trans-Pacific rate, red "San Francisco, Paid All, Oct 3" exchange cds; reduced slightly at left, minor edge wear, Very Fine and rare 10¢ F. grill use to Hong Kong. Scott No. 96  Estimate $750 - 1,000. This was carried from San Francisco on PMSS "China" departing Oct. 4th 1869 and arriving at Hong Kong on Nov. 8th. $0 (Image)

1867, 10¢ yellow green, F. grill, red grid cancels, deep vibrant color, choice centering amid wide margins, Extremely Fine and attractive; with 1987, 1991 & 2012 P.F. certificates, the later Graded (XF 90, SSV $750). Scott No. 96  $295. $0 (Image)