1873, 7¢ Orange Vermilion, beautiful rich color, tied by circular cancel duplexed with "Sandusky O. Feb. 10" cds on cover addressed to Switzerland, clear bold strike of "New York via England & Ostend. Feb 14" exchange cds and matching "Insufficiently Paid" straightline h.s. for the 10¢ closed mail rate, carried by Inman Line City of New York II, handstamped "Via Ostende" straightline, blue crayon "13" and red "25" ratings, Basel (2.27) transit and Mandach (2.28) arrival backstamp. Scott No. 160  Estimate $200 - 300. $0 (Image)

1873, 7¢ Orange Vermilion, brilliant color, used with 1873, 2¢ brown, tied by grid cancels duplexed with "Chicago Ill. 14 Aug" cds on blue cover addressed in pretty purple ink to Germany, Very Fine and attractive use. Scott No. 160  Estimate $150 - 200. $0 (Image)