Lot
5124 
(Russia) 1861 (c., Jun. 28) Boston Mass. to St. Petersburg, Russia, Pierce correspondence cover bearing 30¢ orange (38), rich color, tied by large Boston "Paid" grid and red "N. York, Br. Pkt. '7 Paid' Jun 29" cds, carried by Inman Line City of Baltimore from New York Jun. 29th to Queenstown arriving Jul. 11th, red "Aachen, Franco 13/7" framed transit and matching red "Franco, Preuss.Resp.Vereins., Aus Gangs-Grenze" framed handstamp; some minor cosmetic improvements along edges, 30¢ small tear, Very Fine appearance, ex-Gibson, DuPuy; with clear 1988 P.F. certificate. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
A RARE SINGLE USE OF THE 30C 1860 TO RUSSIA, FROM THE PIERCE CORRESPONDENCE.
Realized: $3,750