Lot 1078
1859 (Aug. 2) Dedham Mass. to Callao, Peru, cover addressed its Capt. of Ship Imperial in care of Crosby & Co., bearing 3¢ dull red (26) and 10¢ green, type II (32) pair, grid cancels with matching "Dedham Mass Aug 2" cds at bottom, New York red "12" credit handstamp, Panama (8.17.1859) transit double-arc datestamp, "Forwarded by Crosby & Co., Callao, Peru" oval forwarders handstamp; reduced slightly at right, left 10¢ couple perf flaws, F.-V.F., an interesting use with the Crosby forwarder's oval; with 1988 P.F. certificate.Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $425