Lot 98
1861, 10¢ yellow green, used with 5¢ brown (76), tied by two strikes of NYFM triangular grid cancel (Kirke 64-01-01 GR) on blue folded letter to Bordeaux, France, vivid red "New York 'Paid 12' Apr 11" credit exchange cds, carried as endorsed by Cunard Line Asia from Boston Apr. 12th to Queenstown arriving Apr. 23rd, Calais (4.25) entry cds, red "P.D." framed handstamp, reverse with Paris (4.25) and Bordeaux (4.26) arrival cds, Extremely Fine and rare NYFM cancel, ex-Skinner.Scott No. 68 Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $1,300