Württemberg, 1867, 18kr Orange. Rouletted. In combination with 1867, 3k rose, rouletted (42) on fresh cover to Boston, Mass., tied by "Tubingen, 9 Dec, 1866" cds's, red Franco straight line and transit backstamp, entering the U.S. mails with red "New York, Paid All, Dec 25" exchange cds; non-contemporary pen date at top, otherwise Very Fine, a very scarce high value usage. Michel No. 34.
Scott No. 46; Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. Est. $1,500-2,000 (Image)

Est. $1,500-2,000

Württemberg, 1873, 70kr Red Violet. Perfect strike of "Stuttgart, Postamt IV, Apr 15" fan postmark, large margins showing dotted guidelines on all sides, strong bright color, an Extremely Fine gem, a stunning example of this rare high value, signed Calves, with 2005 A. Presti certificate. Michel No. 42b.
Scott No. 53; $4,000. Scott $4,000
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Scott $4,000