Worldwide United States Postage Due 1884 5¢ red brown.
Sale No: 31
Lot No:1394
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Cat No:J18
Postage Due, 1884, 5¢ red brown. 1892 letter from Clarks Island, Mass. to Switzerland, the 5¢ postage due was not recognized by the New York transit clerk who wrote pencil zeroes around the stamp per U.P.U regulations to indicate the stamp had no validity or value; hence the "NYT" in circle and manuscript 50, and the 50c Swiss Due, cancelled Basel; slight soiling, F.-V.F. and attractive, ex Arfken. Scott No. J18 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. $0 (Image)
Opening US$ 1,200.00
Sold...US$ 1,200.00
Closed..Oct-31-2008, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1200
Sale No: 31
Lot No:2960
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Cat No:J18
Postage Due, 1884, 5¢ red brown. O.g., deep rich color, very fresh, Fine; with 1988 P.F. certificate (no photo). Scott No. J18 $625. $0