Lot 605
1867, 15¢ black, F. grill, used with 1¢ blue, 3¢ rose, F. grills (93, 94), all cancelled by manuscript on 3¢ pink (U58) entire to Lisbon, Portugal, addressed to an ensign on U.S.S. Kenosha in care of American consul, "Ripley O. Mar 1" cds, red "New York Paid All Br. Transit, Mar 4" exchange cds and matching "12" credit handstamp to G.B., red London Paid (3.15) transit and matching oval "PD" handstamp, Lisbon (3.20) backstamp and oval "Franca" handstamp tying 1¢ and 15¢; small faults including irregular reduction at right, Fine and rare destination, ex-Landau.Scott No. 98 Estimate $500 - 750.
ONE OF TWO RECORDED 1866-67 15¢ COVERS TO PORTUGAL.
Realized: $375