Lot
119 
1869, 6¢ ultramarine, used with 2¢ brown (113), s.e. at left, each tied by NYFM circle of wedges cancels, red "New York Paid All Br. Transit Mar 2" cds on bright orange buff 1869 cover to Naples, Italy, sender's endorsement "Prices Current", Milan (3.16) and Napoli (3.18) backstamp, flap unsealed, Very Fine. Scott No. 115 Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE 1869 USE AT THE SCARCE 8¢ PRINTED MATTER RATE TO ITALY.