Lot
121 
1869, 12¢ Green, in combination with 1869, 2¢ brown on cover to Rome, Italy, tied by two different style geometric handstamps, reverse with red "New York, Paid All, Direct, Jan 8" cds, red Bremen boxed transit date stamp with boxed "Weiterfr 1½ Sgr" and "4" credit handstamps, receiving backstamp, with original enclosure, Very Fine and choice; with 2016 P.S.A.G. certificate. Scott No. 117+112 Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
A SCARCE ATTRACTIVE 1869 COMBINATION PAYING THE 14¢ NORTH GERMAN UNION DIRECT MAIL RATE TO ITALY.
Realized: $1,900