Lot 1212
1863, 24¢ gray + 2¢ black, two singles. Tied by quartered cork cancels on cover to Prussia, Germany, "St. Louis, Mo. Dec 28" cds, red New York and blue German transit markings; repaired cover tear at upper left and a tiny cover reduction at left, F.-V.F.Scott No. 73+78b Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $100
Lot 1213
1863, 24¢ grayish lilac + 3¢ rose. Tied by cork and pen cancels on an 1867 cover to Rome, Italy, with additional scarce violet Philadelphia Paid exchange postmark plus numerous transit and backstamps, F.-V.F.; with 2007 P.F. certificate.Scott No. 78a+65 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $100