
Lot
2029
Napoleon, Ark., May 29, two bold strikes tying 1851, 1¢ blue, type II + 3¢ dull red + 10¢ green, type II, horizontal pair (7+11+14) on legal size cover to Plauen, Saxony, red "N. York U.S. Pkt., Paid 16, Jun 14" exchange cds and two strikes of blue Bremen transit handstamp; with pair of 10¢ stamps fallen off left of franking after transiting New York (N.Y. credit reflecting the proper 44¢ rate) and before reaching Bremen, cover edge tears and wear, Fine.Estimate $200 - 300.
Accompanied by 2024 Chronicle article "Something is Missing Here: Puzzling Out a Cover From Napoleon, Arkansas" regarding this cover by Bruce I. Roberts.
Realized: $180