Lot
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1857, 5¢ red brown, type I, block of twelve, tied by multiple strikes of "Richmond Va. May 14, 1858" cds on legal-size cover front to Paris, France at four-times the 15¢ treaty rate to France, red "New York 'Paid 48' May 18" credit cds with appropriate four-times the 12¢ credit to G.B. for British packet, carried by Cunard Line Europa from Boston May 19th to Liverpool arriving May 30th, "Et. Unis, Serv. Br. A.C., K, 31 Mai 58" entry cds and red "P.D." framed handstamp; block with vertical crease affecting the third row, some perf faults and faint toning as is to be expected in such a large multiple, cover front has a sealed tear at center and scattered toning., Fine appearance, ex-Bechtel. Scott No. 28 Estimate $5,000 - 7,500.
THE LARGEST RECORDED MULTIPLE OF THE 5¢ 1857 RED BROWN ISSUE ON OR OFF COVER.
Reference: Illustrated in the Brookman reprint on page 219 where described as the largest recorded multiple.
Realized: $5,000