Lot 493
1861, 10¢ yellow green, pair and seven singles, each tied or cancelled by four-rings, matching "Corry Pa. Aug 23" cds on cover addressed to the U.S.S. Jamestown at Hong Kong, China, reverse with red "N. York Br. Pkt., Paid, Apr 28" exchange cds, magenta "80" cent credit to G.B., carried by Cunard Line Arabia from Boston Apr. 29th to Queenstown arriving May 9th, red London Paid (5.11.63) transit cds and red crayon "2" colonial credit for double-rate, Hong Kong (7.4) arrival backstamp; small flaws and wear, Fine.Scott No. 68 Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
A SCARCE ALL 10¢ FRANKING AT TWO-TIMES THE 45¢ RATE TO HONG KONG.
Realized: $1,000