Lot
997 
(Supplementary Mail) N.Y. Supplementary Mail, Paid, Sep 6 '93, strike of duplex tie 10¢ Columbian (237) block of four on large cover with preprinted address to Crefeld, Germany, endorsed "Str. Paris" at top left, blue "Vendi, Steinhauser & Co., New York, Sep 6, 1893" company oval, Crefeld (9.15) arrival backstamp; reduced at left, otherwise Very Fine and scarce use of 10¢ Columbian block prepaying four-times the 5¢ UPU rate plus 20¢ supplementary fee. Estimate $300 - 400.