Lot
3257 
1879, 90¢ carmine, A.B.N.C. printing, right s.e., pulled perf and couple tiny tears, tied by "Boston Mass." oval, purple "Boston, Mass, Feb 16, 1888, Reg. No." framed postmark on legal-size cover to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, endorsed "Per S.S. "Advance" at top left, reverse with "New York N.Y., Reg.'y Div., 2-17, 1888" oval and New York (FX-NY1a) registry label affixed, blue Rio de Janeiro (3.22) arrival backstamp; cover slightly reduced and open at top and right, Very Fine appearance, ex-Krug, Martin, Gross; with 1955 and 2019 P.F. certificates. Scott No. 191 Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.
ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED 90¢ BANK NOTE USES TO BRAZIL.
The 90¢ stamp pays the 10¢ registry fee plus 16-times the 5¢ Universal Postal Union rate.
Realized: $2,400