Lot 1123
1857, 12¢ black, plate I + 3¢ dull red. Tied "New Paid York May 20" (1861) c.d.s on cover to France, red "New Paid York May 25" transit mark, some cover edge soiling and sealed flap tears, Fine appearance.Scott No. 36+26 Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $180
Lot 1124
1860, 30¢ orange. Well centered, horiz. crease which ends in mended tear, tied by grid cancel on 1861 cover to Paris with pre-printed address, postmarked red "New York" accounting cds with red London transit & two strikes of red "PD" in oval (one of which additional ties the 30¢ adhesive), flap missing & last name of addressee partially eradicated, Fine.Scott No. 38 Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $525