Lot
3055 
1852, 3¢ dull red, type I, margins clear to slightly in, bright color, horizontal crease at top, tied by blue "Andover Mass. Jan 12" cds on cover to Corisco, West Africa, addressed to Mrs. George McQueen, sender's directive "Via No. 28 Centre Street, New York", neat "Boston Br. Pkt. 14 Jan." backstamp indicating this was sent from Andover to the foreign-mail office at Boston, but then redirected to the Centre Street mission address in New York City, Very Fine and extremely rare early use to Africa, ex-Piller, Giamporcaro, Hackmey, Gross; with 1993 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 11 Estimate $750 - 1,000.
A RARE 1851 IMPERFORATE ISSUE COVER TO AFRICA.
Mrs. George McQueen traveled to Corisco in 1855 and married a missionary. This letter was carried by hand to Corisco in West Africa
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