1869, 15¢ dark brown & blue, type II. Extraordinary deep rich colors, small toned spot on perfs at left, tied by cork cancel on cover to Prussia, Germany with unusual double circle "Nanuet N.Y. Jan. 15 A.M." ribbon-marker datestamp, markings include red "New York Paid All Br. Transit Jan. 15" and Verviers-Cologne transit datestamps, receiving backstamps, Very Fine, this ribbon-marker datestamp is rarely seen on high-denomination 1869 covers (ribbon-markers were typically used by railroad agents); with 2005 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 119  Estimate $750 - 1,000. $0 (Image)