Lot
87 
(Wyoming) Cheyenne, Wyoming, Jun 20, cds and 1868, 12¢ black, F. grill (s.e. at right) tied by geometric cancel on cover to Bolton, England, reverse with "Bolton, 7 Jy 69" receiving postmark, Very Fine, ex-Vogel. Scott No. 97 Estimate $400 - 600.
A SHOWPIECE TERRITORIAL USE OF THE 1868 12¢ F. GRILL TO ENGLAND.
This cover was correctly prepaid at the 12¢ rate from the US to Great Britain, which was in effect in 1868 and 1869 only. The previous rate was 24¢ and the subsequent rate was 6¢. Bolton, now part of greater Manchester, was home to a large number of textile mills.
Realized: $280