1882, 5¢ Yellow Brown, horizontal strip of three, used with 1883, 2¢ red brown, strip tied between perfs by neat cork cork cancels, matching "Dover N.J. Jun. 30" cds on cover to Potosi, Bolivia in care of the Royal Silver Mines of Potosi, 1887 New York backstamp, few small edge repairs are barely noticeable, Very Fine and rare usage, ex-Mercedes. Scott No. 205  Estimate $400 - 600. $0 (Image)

1882, 5¢ Yellow Brown, cancelled by cork cancel duplexed with "Marblehead Mass., Apr 15, 1887" cds on cover to Athens, Greece, endorsed "Via Brindisi"; reverse with Milan (4.25) and Brindisi (4.26) transits, Very Fine and scarce destination. Scott No. 205  Estimate $300 - 400. $0 (Image)

1882, 5¢ Yellow Brown, tied by "Philadelphia Pa. F.D. Apr. 27, 1886" duplex on 5¢ Garfield entire to St. Kitts, "St. Kitts MY 8" arrival cds, Very Fine and scarce destination. Scott No. 205  Estimate $150 - 200. $0 (Image)