Lot 1297
1873, 3¢ green, horizontal pair. Tied by quartered cork cancels on folded letter sheet to Shanghai, China, endorsed "per Oregonian" ship endorsement, used from Hiogo, Japan at the 6¢ interconsular rate; small cover tear at top and right stamp with margin repair at bottom, F.-V.F., a very rare usage from Hiogo, Japan.Scott No. 158 Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Realized: $2,800