Lot
1494 
1870, 10¢ brown, H. grill, s.e. at left, tied by NYFM geometric and red "New York, Jun. 2" cds on cover addressed to "Hon. Franklin Chase, United States Consul General" in Tampico, Mexico, via Vera Cruz routing endorsement, 1870 docketing on front and reverse; stamp lifted and hinged back in place, Very Fine, a very early usage of the 10¢ National Banknote Grill issue, carried on the maiden voyage of the City of Merida; with 1998 A.P.S. certificate. Scott No. 139 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $150