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(Russia) 1863 (Mar. 25) New York, N.Y. to Goldingen, Russia, red and blue "The Star Spangled Banner must be Upheld" Eagle patriotic rebacked cover front with "New-York, Br. Pkt '23' Mar 25" debit exchange cds and manuscript "37" rating, carried by Cunard Line Australasian from New York Mar. 26th to Queenstown arriving Apr. 4th, Prussia "12/2" due rating; small edge flaws, Very Fine Civil War patriotic front to Russia. Estimate $300 - 400.
Cunard Line Australasian was delayed one day due to fog representing the one-day differential in exchange office date and sailing date.
Realized: $1,000