Lot
1699 
Germany, 1872, Small Shield, 18kr bister, tied by bold "Frankfurt, 9.9.72" boxed date stamp on registered folded letter sheet to Hildesheim, registry etiquette and receiving backstamp; left side flap absent, still Very Fine, a very scarce single franking usage of the 1872 18kr Small Shield issue. Scott No. 11. Michel No. 11 €4,000 for single franking ($4,460).