Lot
5228 
(Russia) 1868 (Sep. 15) Hartford, Conn. to St. Petersburg, Russia, amber cover bearing 30¢ orange (71) vertical pair, tied by magenta cross-roads fancy cancels duplexed with "Hartford, Conn., Sep 15" cds, red "New York, Paid All, Br. Transit, Sep 16" exchange backstamp and red crayon "15" cent credit, carried by Cunard Line Scotia from New York Sep. 16th to Liverpool arriving Sept. 26th, red "Verviers, Coeln, Franco" (9.28) transit also ties pair, blue crayon "fr" and "3" ratings; some wear, Very Fine and and rare. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
A EXCEPTIONAL 30¢ 1861 ISSUE USE AT TRIPLE THE 20¢ CLOSED MAIL RATE TO RUSSIA.
This cover was prepaid 60¢ for three times the 20¢ rate with corresponding credit of 15¢ for three times 5¢ transit fee.
Realized: $1,700